See Multigrain Roti recipe. Multigrain roti is made with 5 nutritious flours that provide iron, protein, fiber and vitamin b. We have combined 5 healthy Indian flours: jowar flour, bajra flour, ragi flour, nachni flour, besan and whole wheat flour in healthy multigrain chapati. Then added nutritious vegetables to add taste and crunch which include onions, tomatoes and coriander leaves. Add few green chillies to add up the spice and also Indian masala’s like turmeric powder and red chilli powder. Mix well and knead into a dough, roll flat and cook a non stick tava to make mix 5 flour roti.

Looking for healthy and nutritious options when losing weight or eating healthy? Multigrain roti is one of the low calorie roti that you can add to your diet. I make Multigrain Roti for breakfast and also for my kids tiffin as it is tummy filling and supremely healthy.

See why the 5 flours used are good for you in multigrain roti. Jowar flour is a complex carb and will be absorbed slowly in the blood stream and not cause a spike in insulin. Bajra flour is high in protein and is a complete protein for vegetarians when combined with dal. So as a Vegetarian, include bajra in your diet. Ragi flour is high in protein and great source for vegetarians.

In addition its gluten-free, fibre which in turn is good for diabetics and a heart. Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food. Besan has more good fat than whole wheat flour and also higher protein content. All these combined flours together make a very nutritious and healthy multigrain roti. 

Multigrain roti is a quick roti recipe and you can make it for any meal of the day, be it for healthy breakfast roti, lunch roti or dinner roti. It is also an healthy option for diabetics and is low in calorie. 

Have the healthy Multigrain roti with low fat curds!! 

Is Multigrain Roti healthy?

Yes, this is healthy. Made from jowar flour, bajra flour, whole wheat flour, ragi flour, besan, onions, tomatoes and spices.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Bajra flour : Bajra flour is high in protein and is a complete protein for vegetarians when combined with dal. So as a Vegetarian, include bajra in your diet.  Bajra is a great option for those on a gluten free diet. Bajra is rich in Magnesium which improves insulin response by lowering insulin resistance which is good for Diabetics and a healthy heart. See here for the detailed benefits of bajra flour. 

Jowar Flour : Jowar is a complex carb and will be absorbed slowly in the blood stream and not cause a spike in insulin. Jowar and all Millets are rich in Potassium. Potassium is critical for those with High Blood Pressure as it lessens the impact of sodium. Hence a good safe food for diabetics and also for those who want to live and eat healthy. Being high in Fibre, Jowar reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases the effects of good cholesterol (HDL). See detailed benefits of jowar. 

Whole Wheat flour : Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food.  Whole wheat flour is rich in Phosphorus which is a major mineral which works closely with calcium to build our bones. Vitamin B9 helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially increase red blood cells. See detailed benefits of whole wheat flour and why it's good for you.

Ragi flour ( Nachni flour) : Ragi flour is high in protein and great source for vegetarians. In addition its gluten free, high in fiber which in turn is good for diabetics and a healthy heart.  Ragi flour creates a much lower surge in sugar levels compared to wheat. Ragi is rich in Magnesium which improves insulin response by lowering insulin resistance. A must read for the benefits of ragi to include in your daily diet.  

Onions (pyaz, kanda) :  Raw onions are a very valuable source of vitamin C – the immune building vitamin. Along with other phytonutrients from onions, it helps to build WBC (white blood cells) which serves as a line of defence against illness. Yes, it’s a source of many antioxidants, the most important one amongst them being Quercetin. The quercetin which promotes production of HDL (good cholesterol) and lowers total cholesterol in the body. The sulphur in onions act as a blood thinner and prevents blood clotting too. This in turn would lower blood pressure and good for heart,  diabetics. Read the benefits of onions. 

Tomatoes : Tomatoes are extremely rich source of Lycopene. Tomatoes are a powerful antioxidant, super rich in Vitamin C, good for heart. Tomatoes are a Pregnant women's friend and are rich in Folate or Folic Acid which helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells. Read about 13 amazing benefits of tomatoes.   

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Multigrain Roti ?

Yes, this is made with 5 healthy flours which are rich in fibre and slow down the release of blood sugar. Onions are very heart friendly.

Can healthy individuals have Multigrain Roti?

Yes, they can. Ragi flour is high in protein and great source for vegetarians.

What is a healthy accompaniment to this roti?

We suggest you pair it with homemade curds using cows milk or low fat curds. 

Basic Homemade Curd, Dahi Or Yogurt Using Cow's Milk

How to burn 135 calories that come from Multigrain Roti?

Walking (6 kmph) = 41 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 14 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 18 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 23 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.