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ragi bhakri chivda recipe | healthy bhakri cha chivda | Indian phodnichi bhakri | Maharashtrian snack is a quick snack if you have left over bhakris. Learn how to make bhakri cha chivda.

To make ragi bhakri chivda, combine the red millet, whole wheat flour, green chilli paste, garlic paste, ginger paste, spinach and salt, mix well and knead it into a semi-soft dough using enough water. Divide the dough into 5 equal portions. Flatten a portion of dough on a dusted plastic sheet to make a 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle using your fingers. Lift the roti with the plastic sheet and invert the roti on a hot non-stick tava (griddle) and apply little water on it and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute. Turn it over and cook for another 1 minute or till light brown spots appear on the surface. Then turn it over onto an open flame and cook on both sides for a few seconds till it puffs up. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to make 4 more bhakris. Tear it into small and keep aside. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds sauté on a medium flam for few seconds. Add the onions, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds. Add the bhakri, green peas, lemon juice, sugar, coriander and salt and mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve immediately.

Ragi Bhakri is an ever-popular Maharashtrian bread that is homely and satiating. In this Maharashtrian snack, bhakri transforms into a scrumptious chivda with a dash of spice powders and taste-enhancing ingredients like ginger, garlic and green chillies.

A tempering of mustard and cumin seeds boosts the aroma, while a basket of veggies makes the Indian phodnichi bhakri even more sumptuous and tasty. This quick and tasty snack can be made with leftover bhakri also. Try your hand at more such nachni-based dishes like Nachni Dosa and Mini Nachni Pancake.

This healthy bhakri cha chivda has a bouquet full of nourishment too! Made with ragi flour and spinach it is enriched with calcium, iron and fibre. The use of green peas and onions add in a dose of antioxidants to maintain the health of all the cells and organs of the body. However, this bhkari chivda has appreciable amounts of calories and carbs, so watch your portion size.

Tips for ragi bhakri chivda. 1. Though the regular Maharashtrian bhakri does not have spinach, we have added it to the dough to boost its nutrient value. If you wish, you can avoid it. 2. Make bite-sized pieces of the bhakri that you would enjoy. 3. The ragi bhakri can be made in advance or you can use leftover bhakri. 4. But make the ragi chivda just before serving.

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Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:    Makes 4 servings

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  1. To make {span class="bold1"}ragi bhakri chivda{/span}, combine the red millet, whole wheat flour, green chilli paste, garlic paste, ginger paste, spinach and salt, mix well and knead it into a semi-soft dough using enough water.
  2. Divide the dough into 5 equal portions.
  3. Flatten a portion of dough on a dusted plastic sheet to make a 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle using your fingers.
  4. Lift the roti with the plastic sheet and invert the roti on a hot non-stick tava (griddle) and apply little water on it and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  5. Turn it over and cook for another 1 minute or till light brown spots appear on the surface.
  6. Then turn it over onto an open flame and cook on both sides for a few seconds till it puffs up.
  7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to make 4 more bhakris.
  8. Tear it into small and keep aside.
  9. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds sauté on a medium flam for few seconds.
  10. Add the onions, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  11. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
  12. Add the bhakri, green peas, lemon juice, sugar, coriander and salt and mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  13. Serve the {span class="bold1"}ragi bhakri chivda{/span} immediately.

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What is ragi bhakri chivda made of?
  1. Ragi bhakri chivda is made of 1 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour flour, 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta), 1/2 tsp green chilli paste, 1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste, 1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste, 1/4 cup chopped spinach (palak), 1 1/2 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson), 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/2 cup chopped onions, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/2 cup boiled green peas, 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp powdered sugar, 2 tbsp coriander (dhania) and salt to taste.

Tips for ragi bhakri chivda
  1. Though the regular Maharashtrian bhakri does not have spinach, we have added it to the dough to boost its nutrient value. If you wish, you can avoid it. 
  2. Make bite sized pieces of the bhakri that you would enjoy. 
  3. The ragi bhakri can be made in advance or you can use left over bhakri. 
  4. But make the ragi chivda just before serving. 

How to select ragi flour, nachni flour
  1. The ragi flour should be clean and dust free.
  2. It should be without any infestations or foul odour.
  3. Check the flour for signs of moisture or lumpiness. 
  4. Check the expiry date if it is a packet.

How to make the dough of ragi bhakri
  1. To make the dough of ragi bhakri, add 1 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour in a deep bowl. 
  2. Add 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta).
  3. Add 1/2 tsp green chilli paste.
  4. Add 1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste.
  5. Add 1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste.
  6. Add 1/4 cup chopped spinach (palak).
  7. Add salt to taste.
  8. Mix well and knead it into a semi-soft dough using enough water.
     

How to make ragi bhakri
  1. To make ragi bhakri chivda recipe | healthy bhakri cha chivda | Indian phodnichi bhakri | Maharashtrian snack, divide the dough into 5 equal portions.
  2. Sprinkle little ragi flour on the rolling board to avoid the ragi bhakri from sticking to the board.
  3. Flatten a portion of dough on a dusted board or a plastic sheet.
  4. Roll it into 150 mm. (6") diameter using little ragi flour for rolling. Ragi Bhakri can be difficult to roll, if you are rolling this for the first time you can use two plastic sheets.
  5. Heat a non stick tava on medium flame.
  6. When the non-stick tava is hot place the bhakri gently over it. If the pan is not hot the bhakri will become hard on one side. 
  7. Apply water on one side just enough to wet it properly. Do not apply excess water. Cook until the wet portion starts to dry out. This would take around 1 minute. This process is done to make sure the bhakri remains soft.
  8. Turn it over and cook for another 1 minute or till light brown spots appear on the surface.
  9. Now, place the bhakri on an open flame and with the help of tongs move it around till it puffs up. Do not leave the roti too long on the flame or it may burn. 
  10. Flip it and cook it again. It might puff a little more at this stage. Cook for a few seconds more on open flame and take it out.
  11. Repeat steps 2 to 10 to make 4 more bhakris.
  12. Tear it into small and keep aside.

For the ragi bhakri chivda
  1. For the ragi bhakri chivda recipe | healthy bhakri cha chivda | Indian phodnichi bhakri | Maharashtrian snack, heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil in a deep non-stick pan.
  2. Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
  3. Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
  4. Sauté on a medium flam for few seconds.
  5. Add 1/2 cup chopped onions.
  6. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  7. Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
  8. Add 1/2 tsp chilli powder.
  9. Mix well and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
  10. Add the bhakri.
  11. Add 1/2 cup boiled green peas.
  12. Add 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice.
  13. Add 1/2 tsp powdered sugar.
  14. Add 2 tbsp coriander (dhania).
  15. Add salt to taste.
  16. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  17. Serve ragi bhakri chivda recipe | healthy bhakri cha chivda | Indian phodnichi bhakri | Maharashtrian snack immediately.

Health Benefits of ragi bhakri chivda
  1. Healthy Ragi Bhakri Chivda – a wholesome breakfast. 
  2. This protein and fibre rich recipe is a satiating option to begin your day with. 
  3. The use of healthy flours and vegetables add a touch of antioxidants.
  4. These antioxidants help to reduce inflammation in the body.
  5. Heart patients, diabetics and weight watchers can indulge in this snack, but we recommend them to reduce the oil to 2 tsp. For diabetics, it is highly suggested to avoid the use of sugar too. However, this bhkari chivda has appreciable amounts of calories and carbs, so watch your portion size.
Nutrient values per serving
Energy228 cal
Protein5.4 g
Carbohydrates37.9 g
Fiber7.2 g
Fat6.3 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A835.5 mcg
Vitamin B10.2 mg
Vitamin B20.1 mg
Vitamin B30.9 mg
Vitamin C16.2 mg
Folic Acid22.2 mcg
Calcium159.6 mg
Iron2.4 mg
Magnesium73.9 mg
Phosphorus169.5 mg
Sodium14.5 mg
Potassium245 mg
Zinc1.1 mg
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Reviews

Ragi Bhakri Chivda , Maharashtrian Snack
 on 03 Apr 17 02:47 PM
5

This ragi chivda recipe is great for an evening snack. It is also a healthier option to other snacks. It i filling and loved by my entire family.