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Ragi semiya recipes

By swasthi , on January 31, 2020, 9 Comments, Jump to Recipe

3 Ragi semiya recipes (1 sweet & 2 savory recipes). Ragi is the South Indian name to red millets or finger millet. Semiya is vermicelli. Since ragi semiya is made with whole grain flour these are more nutritious than the regular vermicelli. Ragi semiya is available in most Indian supermarkets & grocery stores.

Usually vermicelli is either made of rice or wheat flour but ragi semiya is made of finger millet flour and a small portion of wheat or rice flour. Finger millet is called as ragi in kannada, ragulu in telugu and nachni in Marathi. To know more about ragi you can check this detailed post on ragi recipes.

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ragi semiya recipes

Most of the packs of ragi semiya come with instructions & even recipes to prepare them. But I always love using my own to suit our taste buds.

In this post I have shared 3 recipes using them. The first one is to make ragi semiya payasam. The second one is to make a upma & the third one is also a savory dish and goes by the name curd bath.

These can be made for a breakfast or for a snack. These recipes are kids’s friendly too.

Recipe 1 – Ragi semiya payasam

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ragi semiya payasam

Ragi semiya recipe

Red millet vermicelli is known as ragi semiya. This post shares 2 recipes using ragi semiya. (A sweet and savory recipes)
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Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Servings3
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • 1 cup ragi semiya
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 to 4 tbsp jaggery or organic sugar as needed
  • 1 Pinch cardamom powder
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 2 tbsps cashews to garnish
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Instructions

How to make ragi semiya payasam

  • Heat ghee in a pan and fry the cashews until golden. Set these aside.
  • Roast ragi semiya in ghee just for 2 mins. This helps to prevent them from turning sticky.
  • Pour hot milk to this and simmer for 5 mins or until they turn soft.
  • Cooking time depends on the quantity of semiya. Do not overcook and do not stir vigorously,  as they can become sticky.
  • Add jaggery.  Off the stove. Stir lightly for the jaggery to dissolve. Do not continue to cook otherwise the milk will curdle
  • Garnish ragi semiya payasam with nuts.
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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 semiya recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 29mg10%
Sodium 207mg9%
Potassium 281mg8%
Carbohydrates 85g28%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 265IU5%
Calcium 202mg20%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Recipe 2 – Ragi semiya upma (pulao)

You can use this recipe to make a ragi semiya upma or pulao. Both are almost the same except for the spices used. You can serve this with some yogurt or raita on the side.

Ingredients

1½ cup ragi semiya
1 tbsp oil
1 sprig curry leaves
¼ tsp mustard
½ tsp cumin / jeera
½ tsp urad dal
1 tsp chana dal
3 tbsp peanuts or cashews (optional)
1 onion sliced
1 to 2 green chili slit ½ tsp ginger chopped finely
1 Pinch hing
1/8 tsp turmeric
½ cup chopped mixed veggies (optional) ( 2 to 3 tbsps each of carrot, green peas & beans)
2 tbsps coriander leaves
1 tbsps lemon juice

If you prefer to make a pulao, then just substitute curry leaves with bay leaf. Substitute mustard with some pulao spices like 2 cardamoms, 1 inch cinnamon & 2 cloves.

Instructions

  • This instruction is from the pack of ragi semiya I use. So check check yours and prepare them. Add ragi semiya to a bowl and rinse them twice. Soak in fresh water for 2 mins. Drain the water completely.
  • Spread them and steam in a steamer or cooker for 3 to 5 mins as mentioned on the pack. Remove and set aside.
  • Meanwhile pour oil to a pan and heat it. Add peanuts and fry them until golden. Remove to a plate.
  • Then add mustard, cumin, urad dal and chana dal.
  • Fry all of these until the dals turn golden and aromatic.
  • Then add curry leaves, green chilies and ginger. Fry for 30 seconds.
  • Add onions and saute until they turn transparent.
  • Optional – Next add all the veggies and fry for 2 mins. Sprinkle some water and cook the veggies covered until the beans turn tender.
  • Add turmeric, salt & ragi semiya. Mix and cook covered for a minute or 2 on a low flame. Add coriander leaves and sprinkle some lemon juice.

Recipe 3 – Ragi semiya curd bath

Ragi semiya curd bath takes less than 15 minutes. You can very well make it for a quick dinner or lunch. But it has to be served immediately. This is also a kids’ friendly & diabetic friendly recipe.

Curd bath is a yogurt based dish made either with semiya or beaten rice (poha) in karnataka.

Ingredients

1 cup ragi semiya
90 ml thick curd or greek yogurt
1 sprig curry leaves
¼ tsp mustard
¼ tsp cumin / jeera
½ tsp urad dal
½ tsp channa dal
2 tbsp peanuts or cashews ( as you desire)
1 onion small (thinly sliced)
1 green chili slit
2 pinches turmeric
1 tbsp oil
2 tbsps coriander leaves

Instructions

  • Whisk the curd well and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Fry peanuts until deep golden. Set them aside.
  • Then add mustard & cumin. Once they splutter, add dals. Fry till they turn golden.
  • Add onions, chili and curry leaves. Fry for 1 to 2 mins.
  • Reduce the flame to low, then pour yogurt. Add turmeric and salt. Mix well. Taste the salt.
  • Add the ragi semiya. Mix well. Cover and cook till semiya is done. Takes around 3 mins on a low flame.
  • If the ragi semiya is still hard, then sprinkle very little water. Do not leave it for long as they can turn mushy.
  • Garnish with peanuts and coriander leaves. Serve instantly.
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  2. Nooooone says

    March 25, 2019

    5 stars
    Its awsome

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  3. Ruby says

    March 30, 2017

    5 stars
    Hi Swati..Very helpful recipies for toddlers. Pls let me know from where and how can i order finger millet. Thnx

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    • swasthi says

      March 31, 2017

      Welcome Ruby
      You can check online for finger millet or ragi.

      Reply
  4. varnasi79 says

    October 23, 2012

    Hi Swasthi Today I am going to make this and trying this recipe for the second time.. I love it. Pls post more ragi semiya recipes. 🙂 Thanks for sharing. Gangka

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    • Swasthi says

      October 26, 2012

      Hi Ganga! glad to know that you liked it. i will be shortly posting few more.

      Reply
  5. Swasthi says

    July 19, 2012

    Thanks Punitha!

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  6. kitchen queen says

    July 16, 2012

    yummilicious combo kheer.

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  7. PT says

    July 16, 2012

    a healthy kheer. like it always..

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  9. Vimitha Anand says

    July 16, 2012

    Simple yummy and healthy

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