Ragi Roti Recipe – Sharmis Passion

Ragi roti is a healthy roti made from ragi flour mixed with onions and green chillies. It is soft but slightly chewy and has a mild nutty flavor like ragi. This roti recipe is really good for breakfast or even as a light snack when you feel hungry and want something nutritious and filling.

It is a little different from the normal wheat roti as ragi gives unique taste and makes it more healthy and nutritious. Onions and green chillies add a little spice and curry leaves give a nice aroma while cooking. You can eat it with chutney or even plain, it tastes very good. If you want to eat something gluten-free and healthy, ragi roti is an easy option.

about ragi roti

Ragi roti is a traditional Indian flatbread made from ragi also known as finger millet. It is very common in South India. If cooked properly it has a soft texture. It has a mild nutty flavor that is different from wheat bread. Sometimes if the dough is not wet it looks a little crunchy.

The flavor of ragi is earthy and nutty while the onions and green chillies add a bit of spiciness and sweetness. Curry leaves give fresh aroma which makes it more delicious. It is different from normal roti and also looks nutritious. You can eat it plain or with any chutney. It is filling and light at the same time.

If you want, you can make minor changes. Some people add grated carrots or beetroot to make it look a little more healthy and colorful. Some people like to add a pinch of turmeric powder or cumin powder for added flavor. You can also sprinkle some sesame seeds on top while cooking for crispiness.

I usually make ragi roti on weekends when I need a quick breakfast for the family. It is quick to make and looks comfortable too. It’s simple but feels satisfying. I love both sweet and salty versions of ragi roti. In childhood I liked sweets more but now I like both. Ragi roti can be made quickly and makes a healthy breakfast or snack.

Ragi Roti Ingredients

• ragi flour – I have used ragi flour for the base. It gives nutritious taste and makes the roti healthy. You can also use other millet flour.
• Onion – I have added chopped onion for sweetness and slight crunch. It balances the taste of ragi.
• Green chilly – I have used just finely chopped for mild spice. If you want light roti then you can leave it.
• Curry leaf – I have added for aroma and taste. If not available then you can skip it, roti is still delicious.
• Oil – I said that you can use any oil of your choice for roasting the roti and greasing your hands.

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How to make Ragi Roti step by step

1.In a mixing bowl, add ragi flour, chopped onion, green chilli, curry leaves and salt as required.

2. Add water little by little, gather it together and knead the dough.

3. Divide into 4 equal parts and make big lemon sized balls. Grease the parchment paper with a few drops of oil and place the circle and flatten it. Start patting it with your fingers until it becomes thin as shown in the picture. You can make 2 rotis at a time so that you can take turns while cooking on one pan.

4.Heat the dosa pan and sprinkle oil, carefully put the roti on the pan. Cook the rotis on both sides, sprinkle oil. Flip it only when one side is cooked and cook from the other side until black spots start appearing here and there.

serve hot!

Expert Tips

• dough – I keep the dough moist and sticky. You can knead the dough by adjusting the water as per your requirement.
• flat – While flattening, I apply a little oil on my fingers so that it does not stick.
• cooking on the griddle – I sprinkle oil on the pan and cook on medium flame. Flip only when one side is cooked.
• making several loaves of bread – You can make two at the same time and take turns while cooking.
• storing leftovers– I keep the leftovers in the fridge for 1-2 days. Heat it on the pan before eating.

serving and storage

Serve it as a snack with coconut chutney, tomato chutney or spicy dip. It also tastes good with curd or sambar. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Reheat on pan to soften and heat through.

general questions and answers

1.Can I skip green chillies?

Yes, if you want light roti then you can skip it. It still tastes good with onion and curry leaves.

2.Can I make the dough ahead?

Yes, you can keep the dough in the refrigerator for a few hours. Bring to room temperature before cooking.

3.Can I add other vegetables?

Yes, grated carrots or zucchini work. Just keep in mind that the dough should not be too wet.

4.Can I use wheat flour?

You can, but the taste will be different. The nutritious taste of ragi is missing.

5.Can I freeze cooked bread?

Yes, freeze cooked bread in an airtight bag.

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