How long does Ragi Chilla take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Ragi Chilla serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Ragi Chilla vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Ragi Chilla spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Ragi Chilla?

120 grams Ragi Flour, 35 grams Rice Flour, 10 grams Green Chilli, 6 grams Coriander Leaves, 1 Onion, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Ragi Chilla?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Ragi Chilla?

About 385 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Ragi Chilla

Name: Ragi Chilla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 120 grams Ragi Flour; 35 grams Rice Flour; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 10 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 6 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Salt; 400 ml Water, For Grinding; 4 tsp Oil

35 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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6 steps, one at a time. Big words for every step, and a timer where a step waits.

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Also known as ragi cheela, nachni cheela · Veg · Tiffin, Snacks & Starters

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Ragi chilla made with ragi flour, rice flour, onion and green chilli on a tawa with a thin, flowing batter. Mild, serves 2, about 35 minutes, vegetarian.

Good for: Rainy Day, Summer

Ingredients

9 items

2 people

Ragi Flour120 grams
Rice Flour35 grams
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped10 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped6 grams
Cumin1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Water, For Grinding400 ml
Oil4 tsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	385kcal	770kcal
Protein	6.4g	13g
Carbohydrate	68g	135g
Fat	12g	25g
Fibre	8.3g	17g
Sugar	2.8g	5.6g

Cookd masalas for ragi flour

Method

1
Get ready by peeling and finely chopping the onion and green chillies. Wash and finely chop the coriander leaves.
2
Add the ragi flour, rice flour, onion, green chilli, coriander leaves, cumin and salt to a bowl. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the water, then add the remaining water little by little and whisk until the batter is smooth and thin. Rest it for 10 minutes.
Ragi FlourRice FlourOnionGreen ChilliCoriander LeavesCuminSaltWater
3
Check the batter after resting. Add some or all of the reserved water if it has thickened. The batter should flow easily from a ladle like thin dosa batter.
4
Heat a tawa on medium flame for 2 minutes until hot.
5
Stir the batter and pour a ladleful from the outside of the tawa towards the centre without spreading it. Drizzle a little oil around the edges and cook on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom is set and lightly browned. Flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the other side has brown spots and the centre is cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter to make about 4 chillas, stirring before each one.
Oil
6
Serve the ragi chilla hot with coconut chutney or curd.

Before you start

How long does Ragi Chilla take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Ragi Chilla serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Ragi Chilla vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Ragi Chilla spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Ragi Chilla?: 120 grams Ragi Flour, 35 grams Rice Flour, 10 grams Green Chilli, 6 grams Coriander Leaves, 1 Onion, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Ragi Chilla?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Ragi Chilla?: About 385 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.