Delicious Ragi Recipes: Dosa and Ladoo

Packed with Vitamin B, calcium, potassium & fiber — Ragi is gluten-free, heart-friendly, and great for daily energy.

It supports nerve function, muscle coordination, and kidney health as well. Add this power-packed millet to your plate!


🥣 1. Ragi Dosa (Savory)

A healthy South Indian-style dosa made with ragi flour.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup ragi flour
  • ½ cup rice flour
  • ¼ cup curd (yogurt)
  • 1 finely chopped onion
  • 1 green chili, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as needed
  • Oil for cooking

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ragi flour, rice flour, and curd.
  2. Add chopped onion, green chili, cumin seeds, and salt.
  3. Gradually add water to make a thin, pourable batter.
  4. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes.
  5. Heat a non-stick tawa or skillet, drizzle some oil, and pour the batter thinly like rava dosa.
  6. Cook until edges crisp up and bottom turns golden brown.
  7. Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.

🍪 2. Ragi Ladoo (Sweet)

A delicious and wholesome sweet snack.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup ragi flour
  • ½ cup jaggery (grated or powdered)
  • ¼ cup ghee
  • 2 tbsp chopped nuts (cashew, almonds)
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder

Instructions:

  1. Heat ghee in a pan and roast chopped nuts until golden. Set aside.
  2. In the same ghee, roast ragi flour on low flame until aromatic (5–6 mins).
  3. Turn off the heat. Add jaggery and cardamom powder. Mix well.
  4. Once slightly cool (but still warm), shape into small ladoos, adding nuts to each.
  5. Store in an airtight container. Stays fresh for up to a week.

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