Finger Millet or Ragi is a cereal widely consumed by the people of south India and many African countries. It is known as a wonder grain for weight loss. It is rich in calcium and has a high fibre content. It is considered to be the best aid for people suffering from diabetes. It is also a common baby food in south India. Babies that are 28 days old are fed ragi porridge and this helps in easy digestion. This will help strengthen the baby’s bones by providing high calcium and iron to the body.

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Ragi also known as Nachni in India is called Finger Millet. It is a very deep red colored millet and its flour has a red tinge to it. Which is why it is also sometimes called Red Millet.
Ragi is a very advantageous cereal crop, that can be taken by people of all ages. It is indeed a super-food, abounding in all the essential nutrients, including dietary fibers, proteins, iron, calcium, antioxidants and vitamins, besides being gluten-free and hence safe for those with specific cereal and gluten allergies.
Ragi can be easily utilised to make staple desi dishes like dosas, rotis, idlis, upma, puttu, parathas, adai as well as desi mithais like halwa, barfi.
Loaded with Calcium:Ragi flour is one of the best non-dairy sources of calcium when compared to any other grains.
One of the best ways to have ragi is in the form of a simple malt, by heating it with some milk and jaggery, which serves as a wholesome breakfast drink.