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November 14, 2017
FESTIVAL RECIPES | PORRIDGE | SWAMI BIRTHDAY | SWAMI'S FAVOURITES

RAAGI SANKATI / RAAGI KAZHI

Raagi kazhi (Finger Millet Ball) is a nutritious meal and very popular in rural folks of  Tamilnadu. It is also known as raagi sankati in Andhra and as raagi mudde in Karnataka. Let us see the easy-to-do version of making raagi kazhi.

RAAGI SANKATI / RAAGI KAZHI

Prep Time: none
Cook Time: 20 mins
Yields: 2 person

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup - Raagi (Finger millet) flour
  • 3 Cups - Water
  • 1 teaspoon - Salt

Method

  1. In a pan, take 1 cup of raagi flour,add 3 cups of water and salt ,mix well without any lumps.
  2. Now switch on the stove and start cooking in a high flame for 5 minutes.
  3. Turn the stove to a medium flame, continue cooking till the raagi mixture turns over without sticking to the vessel.
  4. Serve hot with ground chutney or Sambhar.

HEALTH BENEFITS :

  1. Raagi is a whole grain that is gluten free and a staple in South India.
  2. Raagi is one of the best non- dairy sources of calcium. Calcium is critical for healthy bones and teeth and prevention of osteoporosis. It is extremely beneficial for growing kids.
  3. It is also an excellent source of natural iron and thus a boon for anaemic patients and also for those with low haemoglobin levels.
  4. It helps in controlling diabetes. The low glycolic index lessens the food cravings and maintain digestive pace,consequently keeping blood sugar levels within the safe range.
  5. Regular consumption of raagi is highly beneficial in dealing with condition of anxiety,depression and insomnia.
  6. It has a high amount of dietary fibre , which aids in weight loss.
  7. It is also one of the very few natural sources of vitamin D, which is a Carrier molecule for calcium.
  8. Raagi works wonders for maintaining young and youthful skin.

1 Reply to "RAAGI SANKATI / RAAGI KAZHI"

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    B. Vimala November 18, 2017 (7:52 am)
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    Thanks for sharing a good recipe

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