Kezhvaraghu / Ragi Dosai or Finger Millet Dosai

Kezhvaraghu / Ragi Dosai or Finger Millet Dosai

Benefits of Kezhvaraghu or Ragi are numerous and it is a highly nutritious cereal loaded with calcium, proteins, iron and other minerals. It is rich in fiber and contains very less unsaturated fat that makes it a perfect food for weight loss.

Ragi is a powerhouse of health benefiting nutrients that help in reducing weight and also acts as a treatment for multiple diseases like Brittle Bones,

Osteoporosis, Anaemia and Diabetes. It is a natural relaxant that helps in relieving stress and anxiety. It is one such rare cereal that doesn’t need to be polished and, therefore, can be consumed in its purest form with all its goodness intact.

The benefits includes:

• Helps in Weight Loss
• Increases Bone Strength
• Controls Diabetes
• Reduces Cholesterol
• Aids Relaxation
• Good Source of Protein and Amino Acids
• Treats Anemia
• Helps Digestion
• Increases Lactation
• Reverts Skin Aging

Ingredients

Ragi / Finger Millet - 1 cup

Kai kuthal Arisi / Hand pounded Rice - 1/2 cup
Par boiled Rice / Idli Rice - 1/2 cup
Black gram Dhall - 1/2 cup
Aval / Rice flakes - 1 scoop
Salt - as required
Curry leaves - 2 to 3 strands
Coriander leaves - 2 to 3 strands

Method

Soak Ragi, hand-pounded rice, par-boiled rice, black gram and rice flakes for about 7 to 8 hours. If you are going to prepare dosa for breakfast, then you have to soak the above in the before night.

Wet grind the soaked rice and dhall with curry leaves and coriander leaves to a dosa batter consistency.

Add salt as per your requirement.

You can start preparing dosa as soon as you finish grinding. This dosa don't need fermentation.

Serve hot with coconut chutney and Sambar.

Have a happy and healthy life. Will post more healthy millet recipes soon. Till then, Bye!