Ragi Dosa

March 8, 2022

This recipe is curated to provide numerous health benefits while keeping calories to a minimum. It features powerful, nutritious, and simple ingredients.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup ragi flour (finger millet flour)
1 tbsp oats flour (grind 3 tbsp rolled oats)
1/4 cup water (or as needed)
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 small onion, finely chopped
1 green chili, finely chopped
1/4 tsp ginger, finely grated
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp oil (for cooking)
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish (optional)

Directions:

Mix the ragi flour, oats flour, cumin seeds, finely chopped onion, green chilli, grated ginger, and salt in a bowl.
Add water gradually to form a smooth, pourable dosa batter consistency.
Heat a stainless-steel tawa or griddle and lightly grease it with 1/2 tsp oil.
Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the tawa and spread it thinly in a circular motion.
Cook the dosa on medium heat until the edges start to lift and it turns crispy, then flip and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes.
Serve hot with chutney or sambar.

Health benefits of the ingredients:

Ragi Flour (Finger Millet): Rich in calcium, iron, and fiber, supports bone health and aids digestion.
Rice Flour: Rich in fiber, particularly beta-glucan, which helps lower cholesterol and supports heart health.
Cumin Seeds: Improves digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Onion: High in antioxidants, supports heart health and boosts immunity.
Green Chili: Boosts metabolism and provides vitamin C.