Sending this recipe over to our Blogging Marathon #149, week 3, Day 3 under kids delight-Finger Food section.
Try out these homemade Ragi Chips recipe– this is a nutritious and delicious guilt free millet snack especially for kids that not only satisfies the craving but also adds a boost of goodness.
Ragi Chips or Nachni Chips is a gluten-free, vegan, diabetic friendly easy to make homemade snack recipe. You can enjoy them with a cup of hot tea or coffee, also a healthy snack options to pack in the tiffin box for kids. It is a perfect dry snack to carry while travelling and a great recipe for weight watchers to check on weight.
- What is Ragi
- Ragi Chips Recipe-Why Should You Try This
- Ragi Chips Recipe Main Ingredients
- How We Can Enjoy Ragi Chips
- Method of Preparing Nachni Chips
- Other Healthy Homemade Snack Recipes You Would Like to Try
- My Latest Video
- FAQs
- Health Benefits of Consuming Ragi or Finger Millet Chips
- Step by Step Instructions to Make Crispy Guilt Free Snack – Ragi Chips Recipe
- Rolling and cutting of nachni chips
- Serving Suggestions
- Tips and Tricks
- Recipe Card
- Nutritious Ragi Chips Recipe | Ragi Nachos | Easy Millet Snack
What is Ragi
Ragi, is called Finger Millet in English, is a nutrient-packed gluten-free grain that has been gaining popularity these days for its impressive health benefits. It is a rich source of fiber, iron, calcium, and other essential nutrients. Incorporating ragi (Nachni or Finer millet) into your diet can help support bone health, regulate blood sugar levels, and improve digestion.
Ragi Chips Recipe-Why Should You Try This
- Tasty and nutritious
- Gluten-free
- Vegan
- Diabetic-friendly
- Easy to find ingredients
- Easy to customize
- Rich in protein,calcium, iron, and fibre
Ragi Chips Recipe Main Ingredients
- Ragi flour (Finger millet flour) – either homemade ragi flour or market bought any one can be used. Try to get freshly ground and good quality flour for the best taste and texture.
- Besan or Gram Flour– adds protein content and improves taste.
- Rice flour– it gives a crispier texture to the chips.
- Spices – Salt, Cumin seeds powder, Black pepper powder, dry mango powder, ajwain are added to improve taste and enhance their flavour.
- Refined oil – any plant based oil without strong smell can be used.
How We Can Enjoy Ragi Chips
Ragi chips are basically Indian style nachos recipe that can be served just like regular nachos. Pair them with your favorite fresh salsa, guacamole, or a yogurt-based dip for a complete snacking experience. The earthy flavor of ragi combined with the crunchiness of the nachos creates a delightful treat that’s hard to resist.
Ragi Nachos is a wholesome treat with a good amount of calcium, iron, fibre, and protein good for growing kids. So, include ragi in any form to your daily life to get its amazing health benefits.
Method of Preparing Nachni Chips
In this post, I have made the fried version of Nachni Chips or Nachos as these I am making for the kids. But if you have some health issue and don’t want to fry them you definitely bake them in an OTG or an AIR FRYER. I have shared the Corn Nachos recipe previously where I baked them instead of frying and they are delicious in taste too. So, its your choice how you want to make them.
Other Healthy Homemade Snack Recipes You Would Like to Try
Ragi and Wheat Flour Kaju Shaped Namkeen
Ragi nachos offer a delectable way to indulge in a favorite snack while reaping the benefits of a nutritious grain. It is a healthy snack recipes for kids and very beneficial for growing kids due to its nutritional profile. So, the next time when kids wants something tasty and delightful, consider making these wholesome ragi chips – a guilt-free pleasure that your taste buds and body will thank you for!
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FAQs
What are other names of Ragi?
Ragi in Kannada is called Finger millet in English. InTelugu, it’s referred to as ragulu while in Tamil, it goes by kezhvaragu or keppai, in Marathi and Gujarati as nachani, and in Bengali and Nepali as marwa. In Hindi, it is called mandika. It is an important millet grown widely in various regions of India and Africa. Ragi ranks sixth in grain production after wheat, rice, maize, sorghum and bajra in India.
Can we make ragi chips without frying?
Yes, definitely we can make these ragi chips without frying too. You can bake them in an OTG or AIR FRYER and get good results.
What is the shelf life of homemade nachni chips?
Homemade Ragi or Nachni chips can be stored for about 1-2 months when stored properly in an air tight container. As these are fried dry snacks you can keep them at room temperature.
Health Benefits of Consuming Ragi or Finger Millet Chips
- Nutrient-Rich: Ragi nachos provide a dose of essential nutrients, making them a healthier alternative to other market bought snacks.
- Gluten-Free: As Nachni or Ragi is a gluten-free grain, ragi chips will be a perfect snack option for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Fiber Boost: The high fiber content in ragi improves digestion and helps you stay full for longer.
- Bone Health: Ragi is a good source of calcium and iron, contributing to strong bones and better energy levels.
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Ragi nachos take the traditional nacho experience up a notch by using ragi flour as a base. Here’s how you can make this easy to make millet snack at home:
Step by Step Instructions to Make Crispy Guilt Free Snack – Ragi Chips Recipe
Preparation of dough for ragi chips
1.In a large mixing bowl, combine the ragi flour, besan, rice flour, salt, roasted cumin seeds powder, black pepper powder, dry mango powder, and ajwain (rub it in your hand before adding).
2. Add the refined oil to the dry ingredients and mix well. This will help make chips or nachos crispier.
3. Gradually add the hot water to the mixture, little by little, and knead to form a smooth and firm dough. You may not need to use all the water, so add it gradually until the dough comes together.
4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes. This will allow the dough to relax and become easier to roll.
Rolling and cutting of nachni chips
5. After that knead the dough until it becomes smooth.
6. Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadai over low medium heat for frying.
7. Divide the dough into big lemon-sized balls. Take one ball at a time and roll it with the help of a rolling pin and board to make a circle as thin as possible.
8. You don’t need any greasing or dry flour while rolling. But if you require you can dust the surface with a little flour to prevent sticking.
9. Now prick the circle with the help of a fork. Cut it into a rectangle piece removing extra side portions.
10. Now divide into 3 pieces or less according to the size you want to make. See video for detailed instructions.
11. Cut into triangle to give them original nachos shape. Place them on a greased plate.
12. Make rest of the nachos in the similar manner and collect in the plate.
13. Now carefully slide triangles one by one into the hot oil and fry them they till crisp. It will take 3-4 minutes for a batch to make.
Frying of ragi chips
14. Flip them in between while frying so that they fried well from both the sides.
15. Once done strain extra oil and transfer to them a plate. Repeat the process until all nachos are fried.
16. Let them cool completely and store in an air tight container. They stay good for about 1-2 months.
Enjoy this easy homemade ragi chips as a delightful snack or a party starter!
*Note: Be cautious while frying and handling hot oil.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these delicious Ragi Chips as a snack or as a party starter with a creamy dip like mayo, hung curd and mint dip or fresh salsa.
Tips and Tricks
- Mix oil well with flour so that it coats nicely on the flour.
- Add hot add water gradually to make dough as ragi don’t have gluten and it is difficult to bind it if we use cold water. Hot water helps in the binding well.
- Give a rest of 10-15 minutes so that flour absorbs liquid well and if it seems dry add little more water to adjust the dough consistency.
- Knead the dough for 30-40 seconds after rest to make it smooth.
- Roll the balls as thin as possible. It helps in making the nachos crunchy.
- You can add more spices or skip according to your taste.
- Fry them on low medium flame and flip in between while frying.
Recipe Card
Nutritious Ragi Chips Recipe | Ragi Nachos | Easy Millet Snack
Ingredients
- 1 cup 120 gm ragi flour (Finger millet)
- 1 cup 100 gm besan
- 2 tbsp rice flour
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tsp roasted cumin seeds powder
- ½ tsp black pepper powder
- ½ tsp dry mango powder
- 1 tsp ajwain
- ¼ cup refined oil
- ¾ cup Hot water to bind dough
- 2 cup Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ragi flour, besan, rice flour, salt, roasted cumin seeds powder, black pepper powder, dry mango powder, and ajwain (rub it in your hand before adding).
- Add the refined oil to the dry ingredients and mix well. This will help make the nachos crispier.
- Gradually add the hot water to the mixture, little by little, and knead to form a smooth and firm dough. You may not need to use all the water, so add it gradually until the dough comes together.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes. This will allow the dough to relax and become easier to roll.
- After that knead the dough for few seconds to make it smooth.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadai over low medium heat for frying.
- Divide the dough into big lemon-sized balls. Take one ball at a time and roll it with the help of a rolling pin and board to make a circle as thin as possible.
- You don’t need any greasing or dry flour while rolling. But if you require you can dust the surface with a little flour to prevent sticking.
- Now prick the circle with the help of a fork. Cut it into a rectangle piece removing extra side portions.
- Now divide into 3 pieces or less according to the size you want to make. See video for detailed instructions.
- Cut into triangle to give them original nachos shape. Place them on a greased plate.
- Make rest of the nachos in the similar manner and collect in the plate.
- Now carefully slide triangles one by one into the hot oil and fry them they till crisp. It will take 3-4 minutes for a batch to make.
- Flip them inbetween while frying so that they fried well from both the sides.
- Once done strain extra oil and transfer to them a plate.
- Repeat the process until all nachos are fried.
- Let them cool completely and store in an air tight container.
- They stay good for 1-2 months.
- Enjoy your homemade Ragi Besan nacho as a delightful snack or a party starter!
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Notes
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