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Ragi Dosa with Mint Chutney for Breakfast
A thin ragi dosa with chutney in place of a refined breakfast. A millet swap, not a weight-loss guarantee.
A millet swap for the morning
Ragi, or finger millet, is a dark flour used in dosa, porridge and roti. Millets are among the most searched foods in India and make a useful swap for a refined breakfast. Ragi dosa is simple food and a way to vary the grain on your plate. It is not a weight-loss food on its own.
Keep to one or two thin dosas with chutney and a vegetable or dal. Ragi has a good amount of fibre, so increase it slowly if you are not used to it. If you manage kidney problems, ask your doctor about the amount of ragi, as it is rich in some minerals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ragi flour and 2 tablespoons rice flour
- Water, salt, chopped onion and curry leaves
- Mint chutney for serving
How to prepare
- Mix the flours with water into a thin pouring batter, add salt and onion, and rest for ten minutes.
- Pour thin dosas on a hot tawa, cook both sides with very little oil.
How to use
- Eat one or two dosas at breakfast with chutney.
- Add a vegetable or sambar to the plate.
Helpful habits
- Keep the batter thin and the tawa hot.
- Pour from the edge in a spiral so it holds together.
Precautions
- Increase ragi slowly if you are not used to the fibre.
- Ask a doctor about quantity if you have kidney problems.
- A swap in your diet, not a weight-loss treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Is ragi better than wheat?
- It is a good, fibre-rich swap that varies your diet, but not a magic grain.
Can I use only ragi flour?
- Yes, but a little rice flour helps the dosa hold together.
Is ragi dosa good for diabetes?
- It can fit into a meal plan, but the portion matters. Ask your doctor.
