Ragi chapathi is a gluten free version of our usual chapatis. It is easy to make super soft chapatis with ragi flour. As ragi is more healthier than our wheat atta (or whole wheat atta), this ragi chapati is a go to version, I think.
This ragi chpapthi/ millet chapathi is an easy to make variety of chapathi/ roti. It is also a beginner friendly breakfast/ dinner. It becomes more appealing one with a special side dish like butter masalas (both veg or non-veg), palak paneer, chole masala etc.
I share my no kneading no struggling version of chapathi. Yes! It sounds right. Try my recipe for making chapatis then you will stick to this method.
Health Benefits of Ragi
Rich in calcium and the best non-dairy source of calcium.
Helps manage diabetes because of its low GI and rich fiber.
Also, Aids in weight loss as rich in fiber.
Gluten free and a good source of iron.
Improves heart health and supports digestive health.
Ragi Chapathi
Ragi is a gluten-free, high nutrient grain which is a rich source of plant-based calcium. It is easily digestible than wheat flour. The who are gluten intolerant or have problems in digestion with wheat chapatis, this ragi chapati is a very good alternate.
Make this gluten free chapatis and accompany with your favourite sabzis like butter masala, chana masala, Aloo gobi, Baingan Bharta, methi matar malai etc. No need to crave for chapati-sabzi combos.
Making this ragi chapati is easier than our usual wheat chapati. Because there is no kneading and getting a perfect soft chapati dough. We prepare this chapatis with less oil or almost with no oil.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Ragi Flour – Ragi flour is the base of this chapati. We alternate it with any millet flour. We follow the same tips and techniques with rice flour also. But I make millet chapatis, as it is healthier.
Water – I use water to combine the dough. But we are free to use milk or vegan milk to extend its health benefits.
Salt – Salt is added for taste.
Oil or Ghee – I use a little bit of ghee to give a nice flavour to the chapatis. But we may use any cooking oil or may skip it.
How to make Ragi Chapathi?
Boil water in a pan. Add salt and ghee to it.
Once the water starts boiling, add ragi flour and mix it with a ladle. Just combine all dry flour and turn off the stove. Do this in low flame. Cover with a lid and let it cool to room temperature.
Now knead the flour to a smooth dough. Here is the twist. Take a mixer jar and add this flour mixture. Run the mixer in pulse mode till you get a smooth dough. Transfer it to a bowl.
Make small balls from the dough. Roll all the chapatis with a little dusting of ragi flour. As ragi is gluten free and fiber rich, you may not get a proper round shaped chapatis. If you want a proper shape, then cut the rolled chapatis with a round shaped cutter.
Heat a chapati tawa and toast our ragi chapatis in medium flame. If you want you may use little oil but not necessary. Let it puff. Make sure that both sides are cooked well (otherwise it makes some digestion issues).
Serve your healthy, gluten-free, nutritious ragi chapatis with your favourite sabzi.
Recipe Card
Ragi Chapathi
Ingredients
Instructions
- Boil water in a pan. Add salt and ghee to it.
- Once the water starts boiling, add ragi flour and mix it with a ladle. Just combine all dry flour and turn off the stove. Do this in low flame. Cover with a lid and let it cool to room temperature.
- Now knead the flour to a smooth dough. Here is the twist. Take a mixer jar and add this flour mixture. Run the mixer in pulse mode till you get a smooth dough. Transfer it to a bowl.
- Make small balls from the dough. Roll all the chapatis with a little dusting of ragi flour. As ragi is gluten free and fiber rich, you may not get a proper round shaped chapatis. If you want a proper shape, then cut the rolled chapatis with a round shaped cutter.
- Heat a chapati tawa and toast our ragi chapatis in medium flame. If you want you may use little oil but not necessary. Let it puff. Make sure that both sides are cooked well (otherwise it makes some digestion issues).
- Serve our healthy, gluten-free, nutritious ragi chapatis with your favourite sabzi.
