Ragi flour facts for kids
| Alternative names | Ragi powder / finger millet powder |
|---|---|
| Type | flour |
| Main ingredients | Ragi |
| Variations | fine powder , coarse powder |
Ragi Flour is a primarily a powder food, made out of Ragi grain. It is finger millet powder. It has high protein and mineral content. It is an ideal source of protein for vegetarians. Ragi flour has a low-fat content along with the rich amount of fibres adds to the already long list of ragi flour benefits.
Preparation of Ragi flour
First Ragi is graded and washed. It is allowed to dry naturally in sunlight for 5 to 8 hours. It is then powdered. It is great for people with low hemoglobin levels. Ragi porridge, ragi halwa, ragi ela ada, ragi kozhukatta can be made with Ragi flour which is rich in taste and nutrients.
Baking
All purpose flour can be replaced with Ragi flour during baking which carries whole lot of nutritional benefits. Ragi cake and Ragi biscuits can be prepared. Ragi flour based bakery products and instant mixes are in demand now.
