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Ragi paratha recipe (soft ragi paratha)

By swasthi , on July 21, 2019, 16 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Ragi paratha recipe – I have grown up eating ragi and Jowar in various forms, since these are the staple foods in our region. We were encouraged to eat these ragi roti and jowar roti as they keep the body fit. Rice was limited for dinner as it is lighter on the stomach. It is quite tricky to make soft ragi roti, ragi chapati or ragi paratha.

ragi paratha recipe

I have already shared a ragi roti recipe here that is one of the variety made at home for lunch. I am yet to share a ragi chapati recipe. The recipe shared in this post is to make a soft ragi paratha.

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It also keeps good in the lunch box. This is more suitable to those who don’t like ragi due to its color or taste.

If you are new to ragi, you can check more info on this detailed post on Ragi recipes. Ragi is one of the grains with high fiber hence ragi roti turns out tough & hard.

So this recipe uses boiled potato or sweet potato to soften the ragi paratha. You can also add a mix of potato, carrots and peas mashed very well.

This recipe yields soft ragi paratha and kids will love them. They will not even know that ragi is included in it, except that they look darker in color.

I have also used some wheat flour in this for the binding as ragi does not have any gluten in them. Without wheat flour the parathas tend to break.

More Ragi Recipes
Ragi ladoo
Eggless ragi biscuit
Ragi dosa
Soft ragi idli

To add flavor and nutrition, we add methi or dill leaves called as sabasigge soppu to these roti. If you do not wish you can just skip using that.

Most people do not like the dill leaves as they have a strong aroma. But they favor in good digestion, provides relief from insomnia, hiccups, dysentery, menstrual disorders, respiratory disorders etc.

Get creative and just add palak, different kinds of veggies, spice powders etc to make them more flavorful.

More Paratha recipes
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Palak paratha
Methi paratha

Ragi paratha recipe

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ragi paratha ragi chapathi

Ragi paratha

Healthy and easy ragi paratha using vegetables and ragi flour. These are ideal to serve anytime of the day for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Serve them with chutney.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings7
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • 1 handful methi leaves or dill leaves chopped
  • 1 potato medium, boiled, mashed or mixed vegetables
  • ½ cup ragi flour
  • ½ cup wheat flour
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 green chili chopped or ¼ tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 Pinch turmeric
  • ½ tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp ghee or oil for frying
  • ½ tsp garam masala optional
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Instructions

  • To a mixing bowl, add potato and mash it very well until smooth.  You can also use mixed boiled veggies. Mash them very well or blend in a small jar to get a smooth paste.
  • Also put in the flour, garam masala, chilli, oil,methi leaves, salt and turmeric. Mix together and sprinkle water only as needed to make a non sticky dough.
  • Cover and rest for 15 minutes. Divide the dough into equal sized balls.
  • Flour the rolling area and flatten a ball. 
  • Roll the balls to thin layers or paratha (not very thin) using a rolling pin. The ragi paratha will be delicate. So use some flour when ever needed.
  • Heat a tawa until hot. Dust off the excess flour and transfer one paratha to the tawa.
  • Cook until you begin to see bubbles, flip it and cook on the other side until you see golden spots. 
  • Smear a good amount of ghee or oil. Stack the ragi parathas in a clean cloth to keep them soft.
  • Serve soft ragi paratha with chutney or curry.
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Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Ragi paratha
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 25mg1%
Potassium 154mg4%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin C 4.2mg5%
Calcium 9mg1%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. Neena says

    November 7, 2020

    Hi Swasthi , Can I make it without wheat flour as I don’t take wheat ? Or what is another substitute for wheat flour ? Thanks

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 9, 2020

      Hi Neena,
      I am not sure but oat flour may work.

      Reply
  3. Liz says

    April 22, 2019

    Hi Swathi,
    Great recipes, am just wondering the water temperature for this ragi paratha? cold or warm?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 23, 2019

      Hi Liz,
      You can use water at room temperature. Both work.

      Reply
  4. Seema says

    September 5, 2017

    5 stars
    Hi swasthi
    I have started following your blog since I started solids for my daughter. . I absolutely love your recipes and they help me a lot sinthe recipes are simple.
    Thanks a lot

    Reply
  5. Vijaya says

    June 9, 2016

    5 stars
    Hai.
    Very very thanks.O god.recipe are very good and explained very well. I am getting appriasals from hubby.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      June 11, 2016

      Thanks Vijaya
      So glad to know you are being appreciated. Thanks for rating the recipe

      Reply
  6. Phong Hong says

    August 29, 2012

    Very interesting creation. Would love to dip them in a good curry.

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  7. Saraswathi Tharagaram says

    August 29, 2012

    You made it more healthy with ragi and dill leaves..perfect!

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  9. PrathibhaSreejith says

    August 29, 2012

    Very healthy n delicious Parathas. Nice recipe 🙂

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  10. sara's TASTY BUDS says

    August 29, 2012

    innovative and healthy paratha . great work swasthi……..

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  11. Sanoli Ghosh says

    August 28, 2012

    Very innovative paratha Swasthi. Like this addition of ragi flour with wheat flour. I love the aroma of dill leaves. Very nice healthy combo dear.

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  12. Kaveri Venkatesh says

    August 28, 2012

    Very healthy and nutritious parathas…

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  13. Swathi Iyer says

    August 28, 2012

    Delicious and healthy dish Swasthi Love the ragi and dill leaves in there.

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  15. PT says

    August 28, 2012

    very innovative and healthy parantha 🙂

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  16. Shailaja Reddy says

    August 28, 2012

    Very healthy paratha.

    Reply

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