Ragi Tawa Paratha – Healthy Vitamin Rich & Diabetic Friendly Paratha

Ingredients

• 1 cup Ragi Flour (Finger Millet/ Nagli)
• 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
• Salt to taste
• Oil

Steps

1. To begin making the Healthy Ragi Tawa Paratha Recipe, in a large bowl combine the ragi flour, whole wheat flour salt and knead adding little water at a time to make firm and smooth dough.
2. Add one tablespoon of oil to coat the ragi tawa paratha dough and knead again. Cover and set the paratha dough aside for 15 minutes.
3. Divide the dough into 8 portions. Preheat the iron skillet over medium heat.
4. Roll the dough portions into balls and flatten them with the palm of your hand. Toss them on flour and roll them out into circles of approximately 3 inches in diameter. Put 1/4 teaspoon oil and spread it on the rolled dough.
5. We need to get a triangle shape, to do so, first fold into a semi-circle, then fold the semi-circle into half again. You get a mini triangle shape.
6. Tossing the triangle on a little flour, roll it out gently into a larger triangle. Continue the same process of rolling with the remaining ragi tawa paratha portions.
7. With skillet on medium high heat, place one rolled out ragi tawa paratha on the skillet. After a few seconds you will notice an air pockets popping out.
8. At this point flip the Ragi Tawa Paratha and smear about 1/2 a teaspoon of ghee. Using a flat spatula do a light pressing and turning motion to cook to the tawa paratha.
9. Flip to the other side and press and turn the Ragi Tawa Paratha in a similar way. You will notice brown spots around the paratha and it will be slightly crisp. Remove from heat and place on a platter or serve hot.
10. Continue the similar process with the remaining rolled portions and stack the cooked Ragi Tawa Paratha one above the other and serve hot.
11. Serve the Healthy Ragi Tawa Paratha Recipe along with simple Bihari Karela and Aloo Ki Sabzi,Kadhito go along with it keep it light and healthy for a weeknight dinner or even a Indian diabetic lunch or dinner.