Organic Ragi Flour from OrganicSiri®
Ragi ka atta is a power house of nutrition which can provide many health benefits. It has become a popular healthy meal due to its high nutrient profile. It can be used to make a number of healthy and tasty snacks. It is packed with calcium, amino acids and Vitamin D. Ragi ladoo is a popular sweet made using this flour.
Scientific name
Eleusine coracana
Nutrition
Finger millet flour displays a rather impressive nutritional profile; it contains all the essential macronutrients such as carbohydrates, fibers, fats and proteins, along with noteworthy levels of key micronutrients – vitamins and minerals. It has negligible levels of cholesterol and sodium, to promote heart wellness. In addition, it also contains considerable quantities of vitamins C and E, which is believed to boost immune system, skin and hair health.
How to use Ragi Flour
It is used to prepare a number of dishes like rotis, idli, vada, dosas, puddings, porridges, papads. A variety of guilt free snacks such as chakli, khakhra and dhebra can be made using flour made from the flour of this grain. The flour absorbs the flavor of the food and hence can be used for different variety of dishes. Different types of sugars can be used when baking with it, such as brown sugar or palm sugar, to give it a kick and enhance the flavor. Additionally healthy drinks and salads are made with this flour using yogurt or buttermilk and fruits.
Cultivation highlights
This crop requires organic rich soil with proper drainage. Weeds should be controlled from early stages. Significant effort is required to protect the crop from pests and diseases. Ragi for pindi from OrganicSiri is grown in our own farms organically without use of fertilizers or chemicals. At OrganicSiri, we grow all our crops in our own farms organically without use of fertilizers or chemicals.
Storage
If stored correctly this flour can be kept for a few months. It should be stored in a cold, dry and dark area, this flour keeps well in a sealed container. It can be stored for longer in the refrigerator, it is an excellent storage location for flour, but using a sealed container to keep the flour from absorbing moisture is more important. The best way to keep flour fresh and prevent little bugs from getting in is to store flour to an airtight plastic or glass container.
Availability
This crop can be grown at all seasons of the year in our farms, we grow it during monsoon and early summer and we try to store it scientifically to be available most of the year.
How to buy Organic Ragi Flour
We deliver fresh organic vegetables, organic fruits and organic staples across Hyderabad. Here is how to order online: How to order organic food?
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