Updated: 19-05-2025
Author: Dietitian: Trupthi Mohit Vyas
Healthy & Easy Ragi Idli Recipe
Ragi, also known as finger millet, is one of the most important cereals, occupying the highest area under cultivation.
Nutritionally, ragi is higher in protein and minerals in comparison to all other cereals and millet.
Being low in fat and gluten free, ragi is easy to digest. Ragi has a cooling effect on the body.
So be careful while using it in winter (especially if you are eating it for the first time or eating after a very long time).
A plain idli transformed into a very healthy and nutritious version with the addition of just ragi flour to it.
The ragi idli recipe is a healthy breakfast that is full of fibre, filling, and taste.
The ragi idli recipe is delicious and preserves more nutrients because it is steam-cooked.
It is prepared from ragi flour and urad dal.
Nutrition per serving
| Protein | Carbohydrate | Fiber | Fat | Sodium | Energy (KCal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.7 | .3 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 336 |
Preparation time:
45 minutes
Servings:
4
Level of cooking:
Medium
Ingredients for Healthy & Easy Ragi Idli Recipe
- Ragi flour- 2 and ½ cups
- Urad whole dal- 1 cup (soaked in water for 2-3 hours)
- Rice– 1 cup
- Cooking soda—a pinch
- Salt—according to taste
- Capsicum and beans (optional)
- Coriander leaves
Ingredients for Tempering
- Oil2 tbsps
- Mustard Seeds- ½ tsp
- Curry leaves—a handful
- Green Chillies- 2-3 (finely chopped)
Steps to Prepare Healthy & Easy Ragi Idli Recipe
- Wash and soak urad dal in water for 2-3 hours. Keep it aside in a bowl.
- Soak the rice for an hour before adding it to the urad dal mixture.
- Once the dal is soaked for 2-3 hours, drain the excess water and grind to a paste. (If required, add a few drops of water for easy blending.)
- Drain the rice, add it to the dal mixture, and combine it well till it becomes a smooth and fluffy paste.
- Now, slowly start adding the ragi flour and mix till well combined.
- Cover it and set it aside for 6-8 hours or preferably overnight to let the mixture ferment.
- Note: The fermentation is slow in winter and quick during summer.
- After 6-8 hours, the batter will double in volume compared to the original.
- At this stage, add salt, a pinch of soda, and chopped vegetables (It’s up to your liking to include vegetables or u need vegetable-free)
- Meanwhile, start preparing the tempering.
- Heat oil, and once it starts to splutter, add mustard seeds.
- Once they start to splutter, add a handful of curry leaves and green chillies.
- Sauté for a few seconds and add it to the fermented batter.
- Coat each of the idli moulds with a little oil and fill with idli batter.
- Place the idli stand in the cooker and set the stove to high.
- Let it cook for 10-12 minutes.
- Check the idlis by gently touching them with a wet finger.
- If the idlis do not stick to your finger, the idlis are cooked.
- Remove each idli carefully with a spatula.
- Serve it hot with sambhar or chutney of your choice.
With the ragi, we prepare another healthy and tasty recipe, which is the Ragi Mudde Recipe.
It’s another very easy recipe for our health.
Kickstart your day with a healthy Indian breakfast dish, RAGI IDLI !!!