Go Back
Ragi Paratha Recipe | Soft & Nutritious Finger Millet Flatbread

Ragi Paratha

Print Recipe
Soft nutritious finger millet flatbread.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ragi flour (nachni)
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour (optional, for better binding)
  • 1 green chili, finely chopped
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
  • ½ tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
  • Salt to taste
  • Water to knead
  • Ghee or oil for roasting

Instructions

  • Prepare the Dough
  • In a mixing bowl, add ragi flour, wheat flour (if using), ajwain, salt, ginger, green chili, and coriander.
  • Slowly add warm water and knead into a soft, slightly sticky dough.
  • Apply a little oil on top and rest for 10–15 minutes.
  • ' Note: Ragi flour has no gluten, so use light hands while rolling.
  • Roll the Paratha
  • Divide dough into equal balls. Dust with dry flour.
  • Roll each ball gently into a 5–6 inch disc. If sticky, roll between two sheets of butter paper or plastic.
  • Cook the Paratha
  • Heat a tawa. Place the rolled paratha and cook on one side until bubbles appear.
  • Flip and apply ghee or oil. Roast both sides till cooked and light brown spots appear.
  • Repeat for all parathas.