Spicy Raagi - Jola Rotti ( Spicy Finger Millet - Millet Roti )

As I said in my earlier post " Ridge gourd- Sesame Chutney " can be used for preparing Tasty , Spicy Rotti. Here I have used Raagi (Finger Millet) and Jola (Jowar or Millet) flours and Chutney to prepare the Spicy Rotti.
This Rotti is very tasty to eat at any time of the day, It can be for breakfast, lunch or as evening snack and for dinner too. Since all the spices are in the chutney you can use less chilly or no chilly.

Lets see some benefits of using coconut and Millets in our daily life.

Coconut helps to prevent obesity and good health of the heart. They contain High dietary fiber. Coconut fiber slows down the release of glucose.  They help to reduce the sweet cravings and improves the digestion. It is a quick energy boost. In addition. coconut contains No Trans-Fats, is Gluten free, contains Anti bacterial, Antiviral, Antifungal. Coconut helps to aid and support overall immune system functions.
Millets are known for their healthy attributes. They are rich in protein, and amino acids and other vital nutrients that help to build strong immune system and help in body's metabolism. Millet is said to be a healthy alternative when it comes to thinking healthy diet. Grains such as barley, bajra, ragi, jowar come under the millet family and each grain has its own nutritional benefits andsignificance.

Here is a recipe of " Masala Ragi- Jolada Rotti" and I am sure all age group and each family member will thoroughly enjoy having this Spicy Masala Rotti.

Things Needed : 

Raagi (Finger Millet) Flour  : 1 Cup
Jola (Millet ) Flour : 1 Cup
Onion : 1
Curry Leaves: 1 handful
Coriander Leaves : 2 to 3 Table spoons.
Salt : required
Ginger : an Inch
Cooking Oil : 1/2 cup ( 5 to 6 Table spoons)

Method :

1. Wash and cut onions, curry leaves, coriander leaves into small pieces.

 
2. Put Raagi -Jola flour in a big bowl. Add required salt.

 3. Now add ready chutney, cut onions, curry and coriander leaves. Grate ginger and add it to the flour mixture.

4. Mix all the ingredients with required water. Let dough be loose consistency.  (So that you can spread the batter easily). Thicker than idly dough. 

5. Keep a tava on the pan . Put 1/2 Tea spoon of oil and spread it on the tava.
6. Take a handful of  the dough and spread it slowly on the tava in a circle shape.

7. Put a spoon of oil (tea spoon) , cover with a lid and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes.

8. Now turn the roti to the other side and cook for a minute. Remove from the pan.

9. Repeat the same with remaining dough and prepare Rotti.
10. Serve Hot SPICY RAAGI - JOLADA ROTTI  with any side dish you have prepared or a cup of curd. Put a spoon of fresh butter or ghee before serving.

Note : 

  Use normal water to mix all the ingredients. You can also prepare this rotti with out using onions. Using more or no onions is your choice. Do not put lot of water while mixing the dough it may not taste good. Let the dough be thicker thany idli batter. Use little oil or water while spreading the dough on the hot tava .(It helps you to spread the dough). Keep the flame very low while spreading the dough on the tava. Adding chilly is your choice.You can add any edible leaves like dil, palak or harive is also optional. You can prepare these rotti with any kind of chutneys.

But make sure you will not use the stale  or spoiled chutney which will effect your health after consuming the food.

Time : 30 minutes
Serves : 3

Ridge gourd- Sesame Chutney

Chutney is a side dish and we can prepare many types of chutneys. Chutney is normally one of the side dish and goes well with Plain rice, any mixed masala rice, with roti, chapati, dosa idli etc.
We especially South Canara side people do prepare chutneys from peel/ the outer layer of many vegetables. Here is such one of the chutney and it can be prepared easily and it is 100% yemmy and healthy chutney.  I have used Ridge gourd peel, Kesu leaves stem (Colocasia leaves) (optional), Sesame seeds and  Coconut.

Let us see some benefits of Sesame seeds:
Sesame seeds are one of the oldest condiments known to man. They are excellent source of copper and very good source of manganese, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1,zinc, and dietary fiber.It also contain the beneficial fiber called Lignans.Sesame seeds are rich in quality vitamins and minerals. They are very good sources of B complex vitamins. Sesame seeds are full of high quality protein. Sesame seeds contain magnesium and other nutrients. and also improve plasma glucose in hypersensitive diabetics. They help to reduce blood pressure. They help to lower Cholesterol and good for digestion since the high content of fiber in sesame seeds help to digest the food. They are very good for healthy skin. The high content of zinc in sesame helps repair the damaged body tissue. Having so many good qualities of sesame seeds needs to be added in our daily diet.

Here is a spicy " Ridge gourd- Sesame Chutney"  which can be prepared easily and as I said this dish can be served as side dish with main dish. It will be surely loved by the whole family and fits the taste of all age group. 

Things Needed :

Ridge gourd skin. ( Outer layer) :  2 Cups
Sesame Seeds : 2 Table spoons.
Red chilly : 5 to 6
Coriander seeds : 1/2 Tea spoon
Green Chilly
Turmeric powder : a pinch
Coconut : 1 Cup
Tamarind : Small marble size
Salt : required
Oil : 1 Tea spoon
Mustard seeds : 1/2 Tea spoon
Ingh : a pinch
Curry leaves : 1 Handful

Method :

1. Wash and remove the edges or scratch out the edges and wash the ridge gourd again. Remove the outer skin and cut it into small. Cook them in a pressure cooker with little water, salt, tamarind, turmeric powder, green chilly and coriander seeds. Let it cool.

2. Roast or fry sesame seeds till they are brown (pop up) with red chilly, curry leaves and ingh.

3. Grate coconut.
4. Grind cooked and cooled ridge gourd skin, roasted or fried sesame seeds, coconut with little water.

5. Add salt if required. Remove Chutney from the liquidizer. (Mixi) to  a serving bowl.

6. Add mustard seeds- curry leaves ingh spurt to the chutney and serve with the main dish you have prepared.

Note :

I have also added Colocasia leaves stems while cooking ridge gourd skins. we can also use only colocasia stems and prepare this chutney. It is purely optional. It adds to the flavour and fully fiber.
Adding more or less chilly is also optional. You can add thin cut onions just before serving chutney. (optional).

Time : 15 Minutes.
Serves : 4 to 5  
  My next recipe will be Raagi - Jolada Rotti using this spicy chutney.  ( Finger Millet + Millet   Flour Rotti ).