Finger Millet / Ragi

Finger Millet / Ragi

Tamil: ராகி (Ragi) | Telugu: రాగి (Ragi) | Malayalam: രാഗി (Ragi) | Kannada: ರಾಗಿ (Ragi) | Hindi: रागी (Ragi)

Finger Millet, also known as Ragi is the key ingredient in South Indian dishes. Ragi, is a crop with a history of over thousands of years, predominantly in our local cuisines, particularly in those from South India. Extremely hardy and packed with good nutrition, this staple can be used in many types of dishes and the shelf life is long.

Ragi is also naturally gluten-free and is rich in dietary fiber, plant-based protein, vital minerals, and anti-oxidants. With its earthy flavor and nutty taste, it is perfect in many recipes, everyday meals to exciting new recipes. Due to its richness in calcium and iron it has always been known as a fortifying grain that delivers a sustained source of energy and nourishment.

Why Finger Millet / Ragi?

Rich in Nutrients: Ragi is rich in calcium, iron, fiber and amino acids and its one of the most value for money cereals. It’s calcium is especially good for you as a plant based calcium and it’s never a bad thing to have extra iron in your diet if you eat a balanced one.

A Natural Source of Dietary Fiber: Ragi is fibrous, which tend to fill your stomach for a longer period and maintains your digestive health. There are significant contributions of fiber toward a good digestive balance as well.

Gluten-Free & Vegan Friendly: A natural Gluten-free product Ragi can be an ideal replacement for those who want to steer away from products made of wheat. It also happens to be 100% plant-based, which is a vegan bonus.

Ancient Super Grain: It's known to be a "nutrient powerhouse", Ragi remains an extremely healthy foodstuff that has nourished generations of Indians. It is a low cost crop as it requires only small inputs of nutrient and water.

Culinary Uses of Finger Millet / Ragi

Thanks to its properties – Gluten free High in fiber and nutrition- this millet can be used to make Bread Pasta Dosas Kemgen and is also a wonderful substitute for rice.

• Ragi is versatile, making it a superfood. It can create traditional or modern recipes:
• Ragi Kanji – Healthy and easy to digest porridge made with finger millet, sweetened with jaggery or seasoned with buttermilk and spices.
• Ragi Roti – Ragi flour roti – Healthy, delicious, gluten-free flat bread.
• Ragi Dosa– A crispy and flavor packed dosa made from fermented batter, with a healthy twist.
• Ragi Biscuits, Cakes – Nutritious way to have healthy goodies which is tastier and healthier.
• Ragi Mudde – A staple of Karnataka, these soft steamed balls made with ragi flour are eaten with curries and gravies.

Storage Tips

Keep Finger Millet / Ragi in an airtight container, in a cool dry place, to preserve the freshness. Entire wheat grains and flour can also be refrigerated. By storing it correctly, it will maintain its flavor and aroma and will also be more nutritious.

A Pinch of Tradition & Goodness

Finger Millet / Ragi is not just a cereal - it is pride of India, a heritage grain, that brings together ancient farming ideas with modern traditional foods. Its rustic taste and health benefits have been hallmarks for thousands of years, and it has found a prominent place in kitchens of today, seeking natural, nutrient-dense and sustainable food choices. Whether as a porridge or a flatbread or a fancy baked delight, Ragi is a versatile and healthy grain to incorporate in your everyday meals.

Note:

This product is a natural food grain and not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult a nutritionist for personalized dietary advice.