Buy finger millet (Ragi/Nachni) online — the millet with the highest calcium content. Available as whole grain, flour, flakes, rava, sprouted flour & noodles. Best for bones, kids & elders.
Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is India's most popular millet. Known as Ragi in Kannada and Hindi, Kelvaragu in Tamil, Ragulu in Telugu, and Nachni in Marathi, it has been cultivated in Karnataka for over 4,000 years.
Ragi is famous for having the highest calcium content among all cereals — 344mg per 100g, which is 10 times more than rice and 3 times more than milk by weight. This makes it essential for bone health, especially for growing children, pregnant women, and elderly people at risk of osteoporosis.
Whole Grain (Unpolished) — Raw ragi grain for making malt, porridge, and traditional recipes.
Ragi Flour — Stone-ground flour for making ragi mudde (balls), ragi roti, ragi dosa, and baked goods. Karnataka's staple food.
Sprouted Ragi Flour — Ragi that has been sprouted before grinding. Sprouting increases the bioavailability of calcium and iron by up to 30%. Best for babies and elders.
Ragi Flakes — Quick-cook flakes for breakfast. Add hot milk and jaggery for a nutritious start.
Ragi Rava — Broken ragi for making upma, kheer, and halwa.
Ragi Noodles — Healthy noodles made from ragi flour. Quick meal for kids.
Ragi is called Finger Millet in English, Ragi in Kannada/Hindi, Kelvaragu in Tamil, Ragulu in Telugu, and Nachni in Marathi/Gujarati.
Yes, ragi has the highest calcium content among all cereals — 344mg per 100g. This is 10x more than rice. Regular consumption strengthens bones and helps prevent osteoporosis.
Boil 2 cups water. Add 1 cup ragi flour slowly while stirring continuously. Cook on low heat, stirring vigorously until it forms a smooth, thick ball. Serve with sambar or rasam.
Yes, sprouting increases the bioavailability of calcium by 20-30% and reduces anti-nutrients like phytic acid. Sprouted ragi flour is especially recommended for babies, children, and elderly people.
Yes, ragi is one of the best first foods for babies (after 6 months). Ragi porridge made from sprouted ragi flour is rich in calcium, iron, and is easy to digest. It has been a traditional weaning food in Karnataka for generations.
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