Ragi Chapati- Rustic flatbreads with the goodness of finger millet flour and purple cabbage.
Ragi Chapati is a great way to incorporate finger millet flour ( ragi flour) in our regular diet. Chapatis are a staple in most Indian homes. And adding millet flour to your regular chapati dough is a great way to include millet.
Millet is all the rage now. For those of you all who know better, millet eating is not new to this world. In fact, India is one of the largest millet cultivating and eating nation in the world. While they were considered poor man’s food by many a few years ago, the world has come to accept that eating millet is definitely beneficial, what with the Celiac and obesity problems rising.
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Ingredients
Ragi flour- I have used store-bought ragi flour in this recipe. You can also use sprouted ragi flour to make ragi chapatis.
Wheat flour- I love tweaking my every day chapatis by adding different flours to the mix. The base of this recipe is whole wheat flour.
Veggies- This recipe uses a combination of shredded purple cabbage, finely chopped onions and finely chopped cilantro. All these give a nice flavor profile and also make this Ragi chapati more nutritious.
Veggies that can be added in Ragi Wheat Chapati
While I have used shredded purple cabbage, you can also use regular cabbage, shredded carrots, beets or radish to make these healthy ragi wheat chapatis. You can also experiment by adding other herbs like dried mint, fresh dill leaves or even finely chopped spinach.
Recipe Notes
It is very important to shred the cabbage finely. You will not be able to roll your chapatis without tearing them if you add chunky veggies to your dough.
I have used my stand mixer to knead the dough. You can also knead the dough using hands. Whichever method you use, make sure you add water little by little while kneading.
If you add too much water while kneading, you will not be able to roll the chapatis easily. And you will also use more flour for dusting your dough. When you use more flour for rolling and dusting your dough while rolling, your chapatis will be dry and brittle after they are cooked.
Meal Planning and Prep Work
Meal Planning
If you want to knead the dough and store it in the fridge for 2 days, then skip adding the onions and any other veggies. If you add veggies while kneading the dough, they will release moisture when the dough rests. So if you plan to store the dough, omit all the veggies including herbs. Then knead the dough, coat it with a little oil, wrap in cling wrap and store in the fridge. This keeps well for 2 days in the fridge.
Prep Work
Make sure you chop or shred your veggies finely before beginning to knead the dough. Once you knead the dough, begin making chapatis immediately.
Ragi Wheat Chapati – Method
Kneading the dough
Chop or shred all your veggies and keep them ready. Now, to the bowl of your stand mixer, add the veggies, ragi flour, wheat flour, salt and spice powders. Use your hands and mix this once or twice.
When done, attach the kneading hook to the mixer. Add water little by little and knead to a smooth dough. The dough should be supple and non sticky.
Depending on the flour you use, you may need more or less water to knead the dough. Begin with 1/2 c water and add 1 tbsp water in intervals as you knead. I used about 15 tbsp water.
Making the chapatis
Divide the dough into 10 equal portions. Roll each portion and shape into a ball. Flatten the ball, dust with flour and begin rolling into a chapati. Use flour to dust the dough in between while rolling them too.
Cooking Ragi Chapati
Heat an iron Tawa or cast iron griddle. Place the rolled chapati and cook on low flame for about 40 to 50 secs. When you see the chapati getting a few tiny bubbles on the surface, flip the chapati. You can see that the flipped side top has brown spots. Now, smear oil on the chapati and flip again. Cook on low flame for 30 to 40 secs until you see golden spots on the chapati. Repeat with the other side. Remove and serve hot.
More Millet Recipes
Looking for more ways to incorporate millet in your diet? Here are some more millet recipes.
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Ragi Chapati Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 c Ragi flour Finger millet flour
- 1 c Whole wheat flour
- 1/4 c Finely chopped onions
- 1/4 c Finely shredded purple cabbage
- 1 tsp Red chili powder
- 1 tsp Roasted cumin powder
- 3 tbsp Finely chopped cilantro leaves coriander leaves
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 3/4 to 1 c Water
- 1.5 tsp Salt or to taste
For rolling the Chapatis
- 3 tbsp Whole wheat flour for dusting
For cooking the Chapatis
- 1 tsp Oil to cook for each paratha
Instructions
Kneading the dough
- Chop or shred all your veggies and keep them ready.
- Now, to the bowl of your stand mixer, add the veggies, ragi flour, wheat flour, 1 tbsp oil, salt and spice powders.
- Use your hands and mix this once or twice.
- When done, attach the kneading hook to the mixer.
- Add water little by little and knead to a smooth dough. Depending on the flour you use, you may need more or less water to knead the dough. Begin with 1/2 c water and add 1 tbsp water in intervals as you knead.
- The dough should be supple and non sticky.
Rolling the chapati
- Divide the dough into 10 equal portions.
- Roll each portion and shape into a ball.
- Flatten the ball, dust with flour and begin rolling into a chapati.
- Use flour to dust the dough in between while rolling them too.
Cooking Ragi Chapati
- Heat an iron Tawa or cast iron griddle.
- Place the rolled chapati and cook on low flame for about 40 to 50 secs.
- When you see the chapati getting a few tiny bubbles on the surface, flip the chapati.
- You can see that the flipped side top has brown spots.
- Now, smear oil on the chapati and flip again.
- Cook on low flame for 30 to 40 secs until you see golden spots on the chapati.
- Repeat with the other side. Remove and serve hot.
- Roll the remaining dough into chapatis and enjoy with any curry or yogurt.
Notes
If you are making this for kids or if you dont want a vegan version, replace the oil in the dough with ghee.
Always start kneading the dough with little water and add more as you knead.
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Disclaimer
Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.
this sounds really different… never knew chapathis were made with ragi… would love to try…
Almost like ragi rotti , but contains the wholewheat too.. Good variation to the usual chapati.. Will try this soon Anusha .. How have u been ??
my fav millet .. Healthy start for the day