Nachni Chi Bhakri
by Tarla Dalal
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nachni chi bhakri | nachni bhakri with rice flour | protein rich ragi bhakri | hand rolled nachni bhakri is a perfect example showcasing simple yet elegant Indian cuisine. Learn how to make nachni bhakri with rice flour.
Nachni bhakri, also called ragi bhakri, is a staple food of Maharashtra. While some prefer to make it exclusively with ragi flour, others add small quantities of rice flour to make rolling easier.
Like most traditional recipes, this nachni bhakri with rice flour too has its charm when served with thecha or spicy zunka. It is however very important to serve the hand rolled nachni bhakri made without ghee hot and fresh off the tava as it will become hard when it cools.
Each protein rich ragi bhakri yields approx. 2.5 g of protein and 99.8 mg of calcium and the due of these nutrients is a simple way to maintain bone health. With 3.5 g of fibre per bhakri, it suits a weight loss, healthy heart and a diabetic diet too. Ragi, not being a very good source of sodium, is also suitable for those with high blood pressure. They should however add salt in restricted quantity as prescribed.
Tips for nachni chi bhakri. 1. Serve nachni bhakri with rice flour with green chilli thecha. See how to make green chilli thecha. 2. Gradually add enough hot water to make a soft dough. We added 1/2 cup water plus 1 tablespoon. Since the water is hot we kept adding little hot water at a time. You must make a soft dough or it will not roll well. If your dough is not soft, then add a bit more HOT water. 3. Using the palm of your hand press down gently on the bhakri and roll it in a clockwise direction. 4. Keep cooking and flipping the bhakri on open flame. See how the bhakri has puffed up. 5. If your bhakri has a small hole in it, it will not puff while cooking on open flame.
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Nachni Chi Bhakri recipe - How to make Nachni Chi Bhakri
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Makes 5 bhakris
For Nachni Chi Bhakri
1 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour
1/4 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)
salt to taste
rice flour (chawal ka atta) for dusting
For nachni chi bhakri
- For nachni chi bhakri
- To make {span class="bold1"}nachni chi bhakri{/span}, combine the nachni flour, rice flour and salt (optional) in a deep bowl, mix well and knead into a soft dough using enough hot water.
- Divide the dough into 5 equal portions.
- Dust a rolling board with rice flour. Flatten the dough into a circular shape with your hands.
- Using the palm of your hand press down gently on the bhakri and roll it in a clockwise direction.
- Roll with the palm of your hand till you get a 6 inch (150 mm ) circle. We need to increase the pressure a bit to increase the diameter of the bhakri.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle). Place the rolled bhakri dough upside down on it. Cook for 30 seconds on medium heat. Sprinkle water on the top of the entire bhakri.
- Flip over and cook the other side for 50 seconds. Remove bhakri from tava and cook on a high open flame using a chimta. The overcooked side of the bhakri becomes the top part of cooking on open flame.
- Keep cooking and flipping till your bhakri is done.
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what is nachni chi bhakri made of?
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what is nachni chi bhakri made of? nachni bhakri with rice flour is made from 1 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour, 1/4 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta) and rice flour for rolling. See below image for list of ingredients for nachni chi bhakri.
benefits of nachni
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High in Protein : One cup of whole Ragi Flour (144 grams) gives about 10.3 grams of protein. Very good source for Vegetarian. Protein is cricital to manage the wear and tear of the cells in the body and help transport oxygen to various parts of the body. See: 11 Super Health benefits of Ragi, Ragi Flour + Healthy Recipes.
dough for nachni chi bhakri
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In a bowl put 1 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour.
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Add 1/4 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta).
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Add salt to taste (optional ). Maharastrian's don't add salt to their ragi bhakri.
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Gradually add enough hot water to make a soft dough. We added 1/2 cup water plus 1 tablespoon. Since the water is hot we kept adding little hot water at a time. You must make a soft dough or it will not roll well. If your dough is not soft, then add a bit more HOT water.
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Knead into a soft dough.
making nachni bhakri with rice flour
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Divide the dough into 5 equal portions.
- Dust a rolling board with rice flour.
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Flatten the dough into a circular shape with your hands.
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Using the palm of your hand press down gently on the bhakri and roll it in a clockwise direction.
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Roll with the palm of your hand till you get a 6 inch (150 mm ) circle. We need to increase the pressure a bit to increase the diameter of the bhakri.
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Heat a non-stick tava (griddle).
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Place the rolled bhakri dough upside down on it.
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Cook for 30 seconds on medium heat.
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Sprinkle water on the top of the entire bhakri.
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Flip over and cook the other side for 50 seconds.
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Remove bhakri from tava and cook on a high open flame using a chimta. The overcooked side of the bhakri becomes the top part of cooking on open flame.
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Keep cooking and flipping the bhakri on open flame. See how the bhakri has puffed up.
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Place in a serving plate when done.
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Serve nachni chi bhakri recipe | nachni bhakri with rice flour | protein rich ragi bhakri | hand rolled nachni bhakri |
tips for nachni chi bhakri
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Serve nachni bhakri with rice flour with green chilli thecha. See how to make green chilli thecha.
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Gradually add enough hot water to make a soft dough. We added 1/2 cup water plus 1 tablespoon. Since the water is hot we kept adding little hot water at a time. You must make a soft dough or it will not roll well. If your dough is not soft, then add a bit more HOT water.
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Using the palm of your hand press down gently on the bhakri and roll it in a clockwise direction.
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Keep cooking and flipping the bhakri on open flame. See how the bhakri has puffed up.
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If your bhakri has a small hole in it, it will not puff while cooking on open flame.
health benefits of nachni chi bhakri
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Nachni chi Bhakri – rich in protein and calcium.
- Nachni lends appreciable amounts of protein a key nutrient is required to build muscle mass and noursih each and every cell of the body.
- With enough calcium (17% of RDA) to offer, this bhakri can help build and strengthen bones.
- You will also gain small quantities of iron from this bhakri. It can help build haemoglobin levels in the body.
- The fiber in it helps to manage blood sugar levels. Thus this bhakri is a wise choice for diabetics than maida based rotis.
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Weight watchers and women with PCOS can enjoy this bhakri for lunch or dinner with tomato onion raita.
| Energy | 119 cal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26.2 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 12.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 5.5 mcg |
| Calcium | 99.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 41.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 88.2 mg |
| Sodium | 3.2 mg |
| Potassium | 122.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg |