How to prepare Ragi cheela at home?

Ragi cheela, made from nutrient-rich ragi flour, offers numerous health benefits. Ragi, or finger millet, is packed with essential nutrients like calcium, iron, and dietary fiber, making it a valuable addition to any diet. The inclusion of vegetables further enhances its nutritional profile by providing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This low-fat and gluten-free dish is not only delicious but also aids in weight management, promotes digestion, and helps regulate blood sugar levels. With its high protein content and slow-releasing carbohydrates, ragi cheela provides sustained energy and keeps you feeling full longer.

INGREDIENTS

• Ragi flour: 1 cup
• Water
• Carrot grated: 1 medium sized
• Cabbage: 1/4 cup
• Beans: 1/4 cup
• Capsicum: 1/4 cup
• Green chillies: 2-3
• Coriander leaves: 2 tablespoon
• Chilli powder: 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Ghee: 1 teaspoon

INSTRUCTION

• In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup of ragi flour. Gradually pour water while stirring continuously to avoid lumps until you achieve a smooth batter consistency similar to dosa or pancake batter.
• Add grated carrot, finely chopped cabbage, beans, capsicum, green chilies, and chopped coriander leaves to the ragi batter.
• Season the batter with chili powder and salt according to your taste preferences. Mix everything well to ensure the vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
• Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Grease it lightly with oil.
• Pour a ladleful of the ragi batter onto the pan and spread it evenly to form a thin circle.
• Cook the cheela on medium-low heat until the bottom side turns golden brown and crispy. Flip it carefully using a spatula and cook the other side until golden brown as well.
• Once both sides are cooked, remove the cheela from the pan and transfer it to a plate.
• Repeat the process with the remaining batter to make more cheelas.
• Serve hot ragi cheelas with chutney or yogurt.

One ragi cheela approximately contains:

• Calories: 102kcal
• Protein: 2.3g
• Carbohydrates: 15.2g
• Fats: 3.6g

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