Healthy Ragi Roti Recipe for Diabetes & Weight Loss

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup ragi (nachni, red millet) flour
• 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped spring onions whites
• 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped spring onion greens
• 1/4 cup grated carrot
• 1 1/2 tbsp dahi (curd)
• 1/2 tsp green chilli paste
• salt (namak) to taste
• 1/4 tsp oil
• ragi (nachni, red millet) flour for rolling
• 2 tsp butter for brushing

Steps

1. To make ragi roti, combine all the ingredients together in a bowl and knead into soft, smooth dough using enough water. Keep aside for 10 minutes.
2. Knead again using oil till smooth and divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
3. Roll out a portion into a circle of 125 mm. (5") diameter, using a little flour for rolling.
4. Cook on a hot tava (griddle) on a slow flame till pale brown spots appear on both the sides.
5. Lift the roti with a pair of flat tongs and roast over an open flame till brown spots appear on both the sides.
6. Repeat with the remaining portions to make 3 more ragi roti. Brush each ragi roti with ½ tsp of butter and serve immediately.
7. You can make crisp dosas from the same ingredients.
8. Just add 2 tbsp of rice flour and enough water to make a batter of pouring consistency and proceed in the same manner as for dosas.