Healthy, quick and easy fasting recipes with Ragi atta is the simple option of a comfortable delicious meal because it’s light on the stomach and rich in nutrients like Calcium, Iron, and Fibre. So, what’s better than Ragi atta to fuel your fasting days? Ragi Atta (Finger Millet) sourced from the foothills of the Himalayas are pure and organically grown with no pesticides and fertilisers. You don’t have to compromise on taste and health while fasting now. Because fasting doesn’t mean compromising on taste anymore with recipes made with Ragi Atta.
Why is the Ragi Atta Recipe a quick fix for your fast?
If you choose organically grown Ragi Atta or Finger Millet Flour you will stay strong and active during the fast due to the high Calcium and Iron content in it.
Another great aspect of having recipes made with Ragi Atta during your fasts is it’s gentle for your gut, especially if you are gluten allergic because it’s gluten-free. What else does someone need to get a healthy gut?
During a fast, eating recipes made with Ragi Atta helps you stay full for a longer time due to the high fibre content. This will help you stay active by eliminating low energy. Imagine you are on a fast and still you are able to perform all your daily routine tasks.
The magic of Ragi Atta doesn’t end here; it is a low glycemic index that helps maintain your energy level.
So, get ready for your next fast with the following Ragi Atta wholesome recipes -
Ragi Laddoo Recipe -
Ingredients -
1 cup of Ragi Atta or Finger Millet Flour
½ Cup Ghee
Jaggery powder or Sugar
½ Cup fresh grated coconut
2 tbsp black sesame seeds
Dry fruits of your choice
A pinch of Cardamom powder
Let’s start making Ragi Laddoo -
Step 1-Take a pan, put it on a low heat and dry roast black sesame seeds and the grated fresh coconut separately and keep them aside to cool it down. Also, roast dry fruits of your choice in Shiva Organic’s A2 ghee.
Step 2-Coming to another step, take 1 cup of Ragi Atta or Finger Millet Flour and roast for 15 to 20 minutes with 2 to 3 tablespoons. You can add more ghee and ragi atta if needed, and as per the requirement.
Step 3-Then add the roasted dry fruits, black sesame seeds, grated coconut,to the flour and keep roasting for 10 more minutes. Then add jaggery powder, cardamom powder. Take off the heat and let it cool.
Step 4-After the whole roasted mixture, let it cool down, apply ghee onto your palm and then start making ragi laddoos by giving them a proper round shape. Isn't it mouthwatering? Are you planning for your next fast to grab these ragi laddoos? Well, you can have it without fasting.
Crispy Ragi Pakoda
Ingredients -
2 cups of Ragi Atta
Gram Flour 1/2 cup
2 cups shredded cabbage
Half a cup of chopped capsicum
4-5 curry leaves
Fresh coriander leaves
Some grated ginger
1 tbsp sesame seeds
⅓ tbsp Black pepper powder
Rock salt as per taste
How to cook -
Step 1-Take a medium size bowl and put in the grated ginger, coarsely chopped coriander, curry leaves, shredded cabbage, chopped capsicum, then add a cup of ragi atta and gram flour and mix them well.
Step 2-Add a pinch of rock salt or sendha namak, black pepper powder, sesame seeds, and make a dough by adding enough water, it can be soft and a little flowy. .
Step 3-Make little balls of the dough and deep fry in the hot mustard oil until golden brown and crispy but properly cooked from inside. And, Ragi pakoda is ready for your fasting feast.
Ragi Kheer Recipe -
This popular Indian dessert is mostly used during fasting. Here we are going to present the gluten-free ragi kheer
Ingredients -
½ cup rag atta/finger millet flour
1 cup milk
Jaggery as per the sweetener requirement
Cardamom powder
¼ saffron
Some chopped almonds and cashews
Let’s start cooking yummy ragi kheer -
Step 1-First boil the milk in a thick bottomed pan and keep it aside. Then add 1-2 tablespoons of A2 ghee and slow heat in a pan or kadhai. Add a cup of Ragi atta and roast until it turns golden brown and fragrant.
Step 2-Now, add a little milk and keep stirring to avoid lumps forming and mix well. Repeat adding little milk 4-5 times, str and mix well to make a smooth paste like consistency. Next, add jaggery powder or sugar as per your choice and again sir well.
Step 3-Sprinkle some cardamom powder, and chopped almonds and cashews and also add some saffron strands which is completely optional. Again, mix them well and simmer for 2-3 minutes on low to medium heat.
Step 4-The mixture will start getting thicker in consistency, bubbling and rising, you still have to stir constantly and after a few minutes, turn off the heat. You can now have Ragi kheer hot, chilled or in any way you want.
Ragi Atta Chilla
Ingredients -
1 cup ragi flour
½ cup rice flour
½ cup gram flour
2-3 garlic cloves crushed
Some fresh chopped coriander leaves
1 tablespoon red chilli powder
½ tablespoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
2 tablespoon oil
A pinch of baking soda
A tiny bowl fresh cued
Cooking method -
Take a big bowl and add all the ragi, rice and gram flour together. Then add salt as per your requirement, add red chilli and turmeric powder. Next is to add freshly chopped coriander, curd, and lastly add water to make a lump free smooth flowy batter and let it settle for 2 to 3 minutes.
Just a quick reminder: before you start making chilla, add a pinch of baking soda and mix it well. Now, place the pan on flame and let it heat up. Once it’s hot, you can spread the batter evenly.
Wait for 2 to 3 minutes, then flip it carefully and brush both sides with oil. Once the chila is properly cooked it gets a little crispy and golden brown. It is ready to be served hot with some chutney, sauce and pickle.
So, think smart and pick the right and pure quality Ragi Atta and Finger Millet Flour at Shiva Organic because its 100% natural, gluten-free, no preservatives, or additives, Trust Shiva Organic’s Ragi Atta, Flours & Rice and make every fast more nourishing and energetic. Do explore the website to get more information about organic products useful in fasting.
