How to Keep Ragi Roti Soft. Sanjeev Kapoor’s easy recipe and health benefits of making ragi bread.

Ragi, also known as Finger Millet, is very beneficial in terms of health. But the traditionally made ragi rotis are often hard and heavy in taste. A precise recipe of famous chef Sanjeev Kapoor changes it completely and keeps the bread soft for hours.

The beginning is with a simple but effective step: hot water, a little salt and a spoonful of ghee (or oil) are allowed to boil. When this mixture is ready, then ragi flour is added and mixed well. Then the dough is covered and rested for 5 to 10 minutes, due to which the moisture in the flour is well absorbed. In this way the cooked dough becomes soft, smooth and easily rolling when kneaded by hand; After kneading, the rotis are easily rolled and cooked on the pan. With this process, the rotis are not only delicious, but they also get a fine of cotton.

Eating ragi bread has many health benefits. It is rich in fiber, iron and calcium, which helps to increase blood hemoglobin, strengthen bones and remove constipation problems. Its glycemic index is low, which helps to keep blood sugar balanced and it is also a better option for diabetes victims. It also contains natural antioxidants, which improve heart health and control cholesterol.

It is also very soft even when keeping ragi roti in tiffin, so that it is also suitable as school or office food. If you want to fiber-boost it, you can add green vegetables or coriander-cut leaves to the flour; It also increases the taste and also provides nutrients. If you like light and light digested food during the heat, then ragi rotis become even better. Some people also involve it in dinner because it releases energy at a slow pace, which does not make hunger and sleep better overnight.

Tips to keep bread soft:

Flour should be cooked in boiling water.
The dough should be kept 5–10 minutes before kneading.
Dry flour reduces sticks with hands while rolling.
Keep the tava hot on medium heat and apply light ghee from both sides.

Ragi bread is not only a taste and color -changing bread, but it can become an option to bring a permanent change in your health and lifestyle. You can get the benefit of calcium, fiber and iron by including it in any food of the day.