Ragi Idli / Finger Millet Idli is a healthy twist to the usual variety that is made. It is ideal for breakfast. This is a fermented idli.
Everyday, it is a dilemma to choose a menu that is liked by all at home. More so, in the days when we are thinking of healthy eating. As we ring into the new year, I plan to bring in more healthy recipes for you. .Today on the eve of new year, I bring to you all,Ragi idli or finger millet idli , a twist to the usual stuff.
Ragi is a multi grain which is highly nutritive in value.It consists of amino acids such as iso leucene, leucene, methionine and phenylanine. It is rich in calcium and potassium.
My other kind of idli recipes can be read here :
Benefits of Ragi
It is a super food which is found to help to reduce diabetes mellitus. With many people suffering from this disease, this diet is highly recommended. It helps in maintaining the insulin level..
It helps in reducing cholestrol. It helps in weight loss and controlling obesity. The food takes longer time to digest, hence the calories consumed are much lesser.
It has a cooling effect on the body. Thus, it is an ideal food during summer. Ragi malt is usually taken in the mornings during these months. Ragi halbai is a sweet that is not to to be missed. Ragi Thalipeeth is ideal for weekend lunch or breakfast.
Now, with so many benefits, let us take a look at the recipe of making Ragi Idli or Finger millet Idli. It is vegan and gluten free. It is ideal for breakfast. It can be served for dinner too.
What goes in the Ragi Idli / Finger Millet Idli ?
- Urad dal : We need two ingredients to make it and one of them is urad dal. It is the primary ingredient to make idli, isn’t it ? I prefer to use the split urad dal. It is soaked for three hours
- Ragi flour: Use good quality ragi flour. I prefer to bring in small quantity and buy fresh ones again. Sieve the flour before using it.
- Water: It is needed for soaking and grinding the batter. Add water in small quantities.
- Salt to taste
Ragi Idli / Finger Millet Idli
Idli Cooker:
Idli Cooker is essential to make idli. It comes with a steamer and a set of plates in which idlis are cooked. Wash the plates. Water is put in the steamer. The batter is poured in the pockets and it is allowed to cook for ten to fifteen minutes. Alternatively, you can use the pressure cooker without the whistle to steam.
Making idli is common in most household and along with it are the variations one can try. Why not invest in a good idli maker ?
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Ingredients
Method
- Wash and soak urad dal in water for three hours. Grind it to a smooth batter by adding little amount of water.
- Renove the batter in a bowl. Mix the ragi flour and salt to it. Keep it in a warm place for eight hours to ferment. Ideally, it is good to keep overnight.
- Next day, take the idli stand and wash the plates. Add a spoonful of batter in each mould. Heat the pressure cooker or the idli cooker and keep them to steam on a medium flame for fifteen to twenty minutes. Once done, remove from heat and serve with coconut chutney.
Notes
Sieve the ragi flour before using it.
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Very healthy and nutritious Idli..
I have been looking for ragi recipes of late. Will try it soon and let you know how they come out. Thanks for sharing.
Thankyou Vandana, do let me know how it was.
Ragi idlis with urid dal is something I have not tried as yet. Always wanted to try but never did like the recipe. I will definitely try this one. Bookmarking
Very healthy idlis. I also tried them out once.
The ragi idlis are so nutritious and yummy. Love this soft and fluffy idlis.
Bookmarking this recipe Jayashree. I always end up making instant idlis with ragi will love to try with dal too.
Do give a try, they come out well. Thank you for the visit.
Ragi idlis look very Soft and fluffy jaya ! I have not tried yet, yours is so perfect to follow and make some soon.
Thank you, I love using Ragi.
No rice-idly! This is fantastic and can’t wait to try this .. can I use sprouted ragi flour (huritru), in this recipe jayashree ?
I have not tried with huri hittu Kalyani. Thank you , glad you liked it.
I make ragi idly with the whole ragi, haven;t tried this flour and ground dal!! sounds easy! idlies have come out pretty good!
I have added ragi flour to regular idli batter but have never made it just with ragi. I need to give this recipe a try. Very healthy and great way to include whole grains.
I have some ragi flour and will be trying out ragi idli soon. I’m a big fan of ragi. Idli looks so fluffy and soft. My all time favorite food.
Such a healthy and nutritious breakfast this is. Love that you used ragi flour to make these – it is a little hard to get whole ragi where we live. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing this Jayashree. I am always looking for ragi recipes and these fluffy idlis look delicious!