Ragi is a great healthy grain. It is high in protein and calcium, it improves our skin health and aids in weight loss. It is also supposed to be a wonder grain for diabetics as it is a complex grain, so takes longer to digest and lowers blood sugar levels. Since the New Year has begun, I thought of sharing a healthy recipe with you all; especially after the indulgent Hot Chocolate recipe, I shared the other day.
I love adding Ragi (Finger Millet), Quinoa, Bajra (Pearl Millet), and such other healthy grain powders in my dosa batters. There are multiple ways to make Ragi Dosa. I am sharing all the variations with you, you can choose any based on the availability of time and ingredients with you.
VARIATIONS:
- Fermented Ragi Grains: This is the healthiest way of making Ragi Dosa but also the most time-consuming. I usually make this batter in summers since we need to soak the ragi seeds, grind them and then ferment it. Fermentation happens better in summer and hence I use this in summers. This is the best way to consume Ragi and the best way to lower blood sugar levels.
- Instant Ragi Dosa with Powder: This is the quickest way of making Ragi Dosa. You just need a basic Ragi flour and Semolina/Sooji batter which can be spiced up with some ginger and green chilies. You can find the detailed recipe for this batter in this Instant Ragi Idli recipe.
- Ragi Powder with Dosa Powder: Another quick and instant recipe if you have Rice and Dal batter ready. You can check out the recipe to make this batter here in this Crispy Dosa recipe. If this is ready, then just add a few tablespoons of ragi flour to the batter and tada, you have some Ragi Dosa ready in a jiffy!
PREPARATION TIME:5 minutes
COOKING TIME: 15 minutes
SERVINGS: 6-7
DIFFICULTY SCALE: Medium
INGREDIENTS:
- Ragi Flour – 2 tablespoons
- Dosa Batter – ½ cup
- Salt
- Water
- Cooking oil – 1 tablespoon
- Ghee – ½ teaspoon
UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT:
RECIPE:
- Mix about 1-2 tablespoons of Ragi Flour in fermented dosa batter.
- Add water and salt to reach the right consistency.
- Heat up a dosa Tawa and grease it with a little oil.
- Spread about a ladle of dosa batter in a circular motion to make a nice and thin dosa.
- Drizzle a little ghee on top and let it cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until it gets brown and leaves around the edges.

6. Flip on the other side and lower the heat. Keep for about a minute and the dosa is ready.
Add a little potato or Paneer stuffing and serve the Ragi Dosa hot.

Jaya
I too love using ragi. Just yesterday I bought ragi khichiya ( somewhat like papad), something new for me. Hoping it’ll be good!
Nisha Sharma
Oh wow, I don’t think I have tried ragi papad. I need to find them too
Jaya
Update on the ragi khichiya: Nice tasting but not special, sigh! So never mind looking for them now.
Nisha Sharma
Hahaha, is it. Ragi is a little rough, so I expect it from any ragi dish
Jaya
I bought the ragi ones along with bajra and jowar khichiye; the ragi had no discernible different taste. Disappointed!
Nisha Sharma
Hmm, got it
Sheree
Those look fabulous
Nisha Sharma
Thanks so much
Sheree
Pleasure
Nisha
I am yet to try making ragi dosa , looks like a simple recipe with the ragi flour .Hope to try this healthy recipe soon. Nice share!
Nisha Sharma
Oh yes, this is the easiest one, though the healthiest one is to soak whole ragi grains, make a paste and ferment them
Nisha
Wonderful, nice to know!
aplateofhappiness
Nice, looks delicious!!!
Nisha Sharma
Thanks so much dear
Letscookwithtina
Wow this is amazing. I love Dosa but have never tried ragi dosa. This is interesting.
Nisha Sharma
Thanks Tina, do try. I am sure you will love it
Smithasbakelove
Looks amazing. Tried ragi dosa before, we didnt like the taste. I have to try again.
Nisha Sharma
Oh you can adjust the quantity of ragi in the batter. I also add it in limited quantity
Deeksha Pathak
I liked the way you have made it easy and inspired people by giving three different recipes!
Nisha Sharma
Thank you so much Deeksha ji. I pick and choose one recipe based on what I have on hand, so thought of sharing it as well
PoojaG
I love dosa but have never tried ragi dosa before- I definitely have to give it a try sometime!
Nisha Sharma
Oh yes do give it a try. Its tasty and twice as much healthy
PoojaG
Will do!
da-AL
this looks delightful 🙂
Nisha Sharma
Thanks so much, it’s such a tasty dish
Chitra Sundaram
Awesome 👌