Finger Millet, also known as Ragi or Nachni is considered one of the most nutritious foods on the planet, and is often used as a grain instead of rice or wheat. It is a rich source of calcium , iron , protein, fiber and other minerals. As Indian Moms, we’ve most probably already fed our babies Ragi porridge, and are at a loss once they grow up. Here is a quick recipe to include this super food into our daily diet, no matter how old you are – Ragi Flakes Dosa!
Ragi Flakes Dosa Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup Organic Finger Millet Flakes
- 1/2 Cup Butter Milk
- 1 green chilly
- 1/2 inch root Ginger
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp Flax Seeds
- Salt to taste.
- 1 tbsp ghee
Instructions:
1. Soak the Finger Millet Flakes in 1 cup water with a pinch of salt for 1 minute.
2. Drain and soak it again in butter milk for 10 minutes.
3. Transfer the soaked finger millet flakes along with chilly, ginger, cumin seeds and flax seeds in a grinder jar and grind to a smooth paste.
4. Add salt and enough water so that the batter is of flowing consistency.
5. On a heated non stick skillet, pour a ladle full of batter and spread it in a circular motion. You can keep the dosa, thin or thick as per your choice. Drizzle few drops of ghee on the sides of the dosa.
6. Cook the dosa on low to medium flame until crisp and cooked well from both sides.
7. Repeat with the remaining batter.
You can serve the Ragi Flakes Dosa with a chutney, sauce or just gunpowder. I served it with Peanut chutney and it was a big hit in our home! This dosa is a nutritious breakfast recipe and also works as an after school snack. It does not require extended soaking and fermentation, and can be made in a jiffy. A great solution for busy mornings too!
- 1 Cup Organic Finger Millet Flakes
- ½ Cup Butter Milk
- 1 green chilly
- ½ inch root Ginger
- ½ tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp Flax Seeds
- Salt to taste.
- 1 tbsp ghee
- Soak the Finger Millet Flakes in 1 cup water with a pinch of salt for 1 minute.
- Drain and soak it again in butter milk for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the soaked finger millet flakes along with chilly, ginger, cumin seeds and flax seeds in a grinder jar and grind to a smooth paste.
- Add salt and enough water so that the batter is of flowing consistency.
- On a heated non stick skillet, pour a ladle full of batter and spread it in a circular motion. You can keep the dosa, thin or thick as per your choice. Drizzle few drops of ghee on the sides of the dosa.
- Cook the dosa on low to medium flame until crisp and cooked well from both sides.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve hot with chutney, sauce or just gunpowder.