Wheat and Ragi Roti

This is a nutritious roti as it contains Ragi in addition to wheat flour.

Health Benefits of Ragi/Finger Millet:

There are numerous health benefits of ragi. They are very good source of calcium and helps strengthening bones. They help in improving haemoglobin content. They are apt for diabetic patients and they are high source of dietary fiber too which is useful for weight loss!. You can refer this link http://www.medindia.net/patients/lifestyleandwellness/health-benefits-of-ragi.htm for complete information.

What's more lets get on with this simple recipe which uses ragi.

Ingredients:

1. Wheat flour - 1&1/2cup

2. Ragi flour - 3/4 cup

3. Curd -1/2tbsp

4. Oil - 1/2 tbsp

5. Water - 1/2 cup+1/8 cup (as needed)

6. Salt - as needed

Method:

1. In a wide bowl, put in the flours, curd,salt and oil.

2. Add water and combine to form dough. Add extra 2 or 3 tbsp of water if not enough.

3. Knead for about 10 mins so that the dough is not too tight or too loose. Knead it without cracks.

4. Keep aside covered for 15 minutes.

5. Now make small lemon sized balls and roll it into rotis. Dust with flour if necessary for rolling. But dont dust too much.

6. Heat tawa and place the roti. Wait till bubbles appear and flip. Cook evenly on both sides. Transfer to hot pack/serve hot. If you prefer, you can keep it in direct flame also for more puffing. I didnt have tongs at that time so skipped it.

Serve with gravy of you choice!.

Notes:

1. The above measurement makes around 8 rotis.