I have a very healthy recipe for you today which I tried after seeing one of my blogger friends’ post. Yes, Ragi Idli. Ragi otherwise known as Finger millet has immense health benefits. It is rich in Calcium and a good source of fibre. It is also a great source of iron and prevents anaemia. It is an excellent baby food which helps in the overall development of babies. This Idli recipe I found in Sathya’s blog is very easy to prepare as it uses just Ragi Flour, Urad Dal and salt.
Ingredients:
| Ragi Flour | 1 cup |
| Urad Dal (whole) | 1/2 cup |
| Salt | as needed |
Method:
1. Soak the whole Urad Dal in water for 2 – 3 hours.
2. Grind it to a smooth batter.
3. Add Ragi flour and enough salt. Mix well and bring it to Idli batter consistency by adding enough water.
4. Allow to ferment overnight or at least 8 hours. Stir well after it has fermented and see if you need to add more water.
5. Pour the batter to greased Idli moulds and steam it for about 15 – 20 minutes. Ragi Idli takes a bit longer to cook than the normal Idlis. You can insert a tooth pick at the centre to see if it is done.
6. Serve it with your favourite side dish.
Did I mention that Ragi aids in weight loss too?? What are you waiting for? Make this nutritious breakfast and stay healthy..
Healthy and delicious Idli
Thank you very much Vidya..Glad that you liked it.