Ragi or Finger Millet - Its Health Benefits and Fast Sugar

Ragi or Finger Millet - Its Health Benefits and Fast Sugar
These deep red pearls called Ragi or finger millet are rich in nutrients. Cereals that I may know about later in life. Until then rags or rag fingers were used to decorate my dried flower pot for a long time.

It was only when I arrived in South India that I noticed the gold mines of the elements. Since then it has continued to occupy the most desirable place at my dining table. I love the sweet smell of the earth of this powerful grain.

Health Benefits:-

It is a good source of fiber in the diet.

Ragi has a low Glycemic Index that slows down digestion thus keeping blood sugar levels stable. Ragi is certainly a blessing for people with diabetes.

Ragi is rich in many minerals such as thiamine, iron, and calcium.

It works as a good laxative for constipation.

Ragi is rich in carbohydrates and saturated fats, which can help control obesity.

Ragi malt can be a great place for people who suffer from milk allergies.

Wise ways to incorporate Ragi into the diet;

Ragi can be ground and used in baking and making puddings.

Porridge made from Ragi powder is a very refreshing breakfast.

Soups and vegetable broth can be prepared using Ragi flour.

Many Indian desserts like Halwa and Barfi can be made with Ragi.

Idlis and Dosas Ragi flour are nutritious breakfasts.

Mix Ragi flour with wheat flour and make chapatti or Indian bread.

Rub the ragi seeds and use them in your salads.

Ragi Puttu is a healthy traditional recipe that is an excellent addition to a meal.

Quick Ragi Dessert:-

This is a simple and healthy dessert made from ragi flour. The process involves making Ragi Puttu first and then preparing the next recipe. Ingredient instructions and methods are provided in Steamed Rice Cake.

Alternatively, you can burn Ragi flour in any vessel if you do not have a Putu maker. Put the crushed rag flour in a small bowl and keep it inside the pressure cooker with a little water and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Take it out and continue making dessert.

Ingredients:-

1 cup hot Ragi flour

1/2 cup crushed coconut

1/2 cup sugar/jaggery powder

1/2 tsp. cardamom powder

3-4 tsp. of crushed almonds

Method: Take hot Ragi flour and mix it with other ingredients. Serve hot.

You can order Skyroots Ragi idli from our website @ https://skyroots.in/

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