Ragi rotti served with Greens Huli and Spicy Chutney Powder
Ragi or Millet is a grain that is considered extremely nutritious. This grain is ground into flour and is very popularly used in Karnataka and some parts of Andhra Pradesh. Raw Ragi, which are green in color, tiny beads and almost looks like mustard seeds are usually roasted, smeared with some salt and a spicy cilantro chutney and consumed as a snack in some villages in Karnataka and Andhra where people have access to fresh ragi produce directly from the fields. I have had the good fortune of tasting this wonderful grain fresh from the fields. And it is a delicious grain...
In Karanataka, Ragi Mudde is a very popular food item. Cheap, easy to make, delicious and extremely nutritious - all in one package, the ragi mudde is served with spicy gravy dishes on the side.
For more details on Ragi mudde, check out Madhu of Ruchi's version of Ragi Mudde.
Also called Ragi Sangati in some parts of Andhra, do check out Indira of Mahanandi's version of Ragi Sankati.
Our favorite with Ragi or Millet flour at home is Ragi Rotti. This rotti can be served with coconut chutney, any sambar or spicy gravy dish or just eaten plain with butter or ghee -the way my kids like it!
Ragi Rotti served with a dollop of Ghee!
You will need:
Ragi or Millet Flour - 2 to 3 cups (Available in most Indian grocers outside India also)
1 Large Onion - Chopped fine
4 Green chillies - Chopped fine or minced
1/2 bunch of coriander or cilantro -Washed and Chopped fine
Curry leaves - a handful - Washed and chopped fine
1/2 cup roasted peanuts - Remove the peel and coarsely grind in a mixer
1 tsp cumin seeds or jeera - Coarsely pound
Salt to taste
Grated Carrots (optional)
Method:
In a large mixing bowl combine all of the above ingredients. Add little water and mix well to bind into a dough (almost like chapathi dough). To make the rottis, take a tennis ball size of dough onto a greased nonstick pan or tava, place in the center and flatten the dough into a circular rotti starting out from the center. Make a circular rotti making sure it is even all over. Drizzzle a little oil or spray on some Pam spray, cover with a lid and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes. The rotti will change color at this point (from lighter to darker brown). Remove the lid and roast until the rotti is slightly roasted, Turnover if needed and cook for another minute. Serve hot with chutney, sambar or any gravy of choice.
For more detail pictures, here's my post on Akki Roti - which is made very much like Ragi Rotti.
And yet another detail post with pictures on Rava Rotti - I had mom make the rotti while I was taking the pictures!
And here are some more versions of Ragi Rotti from some Blogger friends...
Sailu's Ragi Rotti
Seema's Ragi Rotti
Madhu's Ragi Rotti
Asha's Ragi Rotti
and
Latha N's (Latha maami as I call her) Ragi Rotti!
Hope you guys had a fill of Ragi Rotti! Thanks for stopping by.
32 comments:
Slurp!! i am drooling all over! Don't make me get up and make it right now!:D
Looks absolutely delicious, just like I do mine.I have Khara chutney in the fridge, might make some tomorrow! Huli sounds great, never made it with Ragi rotti.
Btw, I have Ragi Mudde and Radish Gojju too (Mysore ajji recipe)at FH, google it on the sidebar, my fave combo to have when I buy Moolangi/Daikon!:)
LOL! Asha - i bet u'll whip it up in no time!
I did se ethat u have the ragi mudde recipe too! We usually make ragi mudde with radish chutney, never tried the gojju! I should give that a try soemtime.
i have never eaten ragi rotti but have been meaning to make it..looks really hearty and healthy!
beautiful and healthy roti recipe latha looks yummy
have been thinking of buying ragi for a long time now..this would be first dish to try out
that looks SO cool!!! love the color.
ragi rotti looks soooooooo good, slurrrrrrrrrp :) btw, do u store the ragi flour in the fridge? i had bot the flour, but stored it in my pantry, not sure if it stays good that way? tx
Ragi roti looks delicious....i had made Ragi crepes from the ragi flour Nags had sent
the king of all thorans :)
Latha Raagi Rotti is a favorite in our house next only to Akki Rotti of course. Thanks for reminding me this, it has been a while since I made this.
Hi Latha, Ragi Muddhe and Soppina Huli is awesome combo so does ragi rotti and huli. Lovely post. I love raagi rotti. Long time never posted any rotti on my blog though I make them often ;)
I tried to make once these but didn't turn out well, so I make ragi mudda instead. Will try ur version and hopefully hit the bull's eye
thanks Latha! u know I am also called Lata at home n in my family :)
Sure Rajitha! If u do try it let us know through your blog :-)
Thanks Sagari! Glad u liked it.
Ragi is a wholesome grain easycrafts! I'm sure u would love this, do try it out!
Thanks for stopping by Jaden!
Hey Richa,Thanks. No i dont store it in the refrigerator. Actually we get ragi flour in the indian store here so i always have just a limited amount at home.. which gets over pretty fast. Maybe if u buy it from india in bulk it would be wise to store it in the refrigerator..
Wow Ragi crepes like in Ragi Dosa... we love that too. that is sweet of nags bhags!
Thanks Nags!
Red chillies, you're right! Even we prefer Akki rotti.. but becaus eof the health factor i try to make ragi rotti every other time.. i us epam spray instead of oil and it works out pretty good!
Lakshmi, you're right! Ragi mudde and soppina huli is an awesome combo! I just happened to have leftover soppina huli - thats why u're seeing it there, otherwis ei usually make some chutney to go with the rotti!
Hey Padma, or Lata :-) Thanks for stopping by. I surprised that u're ragi mudda turned out better than rotti. mudda usually requires more practice! Awesome, do try out this recipe, its really easy and be sure to let me know :-)
we make this, though a bit differently, during our fasts...I really love it, esp with potato bhaaji:)
very healthy one ...must be yummy one to .....
they look really good!! and sure they tasted gr8 w/ that blob of butter on it :)
hey, cool color... very pretty :)
One of my fav, healthy dishes:-)
that is one sexxxay roti. must have tasted yumm too. ragi has a truly unique and earthy flavour.
Ragi roti I never eaten but it is good for health. I made Some times ragi puri but never roti. I will try your roti. I am in Bangalore for 4-5 days after two days if you are free then we meet.:) You write me mail if you are free. I like to meet you :-)
i want some of that now - like right now - especially since that rotti has peanuts
Dear Latha,
Thanks for ur sweet comment on my blog.. It was truly touching..I passed on ur msg to Viji. She will definitely contact u soon.
Hugs..:)
~ Siri
Delicious. And so nutritious - this is probably the only way I can get ragi into my system! :)
Thanks for the idea and the other recipe links!
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