Interesting Ragi recipes for kids who always miss out on nutrition

There’s no denying that Ragi is an essential millet, which makes for a perfect addition to the diet, especially for growing kids. This is because it is naturally rich in fiber, proteins, calcium, iron, potassium, thiamine, vitamins C and E, niacin and riboflavin. Eating ragi based food daily can help in boosting immunity, blood levels and improves insulin levels and helps with weight loss.

Why Ragi?
The history of Ragi can be traced back to 2000 years and back then it was known as Mota Anaj was believed to be the food of the poor. But the umpteen health benefits of Ragi has changed the narrative as adding it to the daily diet can improve both physical as well as mental health.



Ragi Ladoo
Ragi Ladoo is a delectable melange of ragi flour roasted in ghee and jaggery along with some crushed nuts and dry fruits. This ladoo recipe is loaded with iron, calcium and fiber, which makes it great for lactating mothers and pregnant women.

Ragi Halwa
Ragi halwa makes for a yummy sweet treat made by roasting ragi flour in ghee along with some milk and sugar/jaggery. Once done, this halwa is mixed with desiccated coconut, dry fruits and nuts. Enjoy.

Ragi Chocolate Mousse
Ragi Chocolate Mousse makes for a perfect dessert recipe, which is made by roasting ragi flour and cooking it with melted chocolate, butter, fresh cream, brown sugar and nuts. This smooth creamy mousse tastes best when served chilled.


Ragi Paratha
Ragi Paratha is a delicious and yummy Indian flatbread made by mixing ragi flour with atta, kneaded into a smooth dough with ghee, salt, carom seeds and some water. Cook the paratha in ghee and enjoy with sabzi or white butter.

Ragi and Matar Paratha
This delicious stuffed paratha can be made by preparing masala stuffing and filling it inside a simple ragi paratha made with a melange of flour, ghee and salt. Cooked by flipping sides, this paratha tastes best with white butter or pickle.


Ragi Cheela
Ragi Cheela recipe makes for a hearty breakfast and tastes best when served with chutneys and sambhar. This yummy cheela recipe can be made by mixing ragi flour with veggies, spices, herbs and curd and is great for weight watchers and diabetics.

Ragi Dosa
Crispy, crunchy and healthy Ragi Dosa makes for a perfect lunch/dinner delicacy. Made by mixing ragi flour and fermenting it with curd, lentils and spices. This dosa recipe tastes best when served with sambhar and chutneys.