Ragi Puttu Mix

Finger millet/Ragi/Keppai/ Koovaragu puttu is a popular dish in south indian states.Ragi puttu is nothing but steamed ragi flour mixed with grated coconut and jaggery/sugar.  It is a highly nutritious millet. Ragi is an excellent source of calcium. Ragi is also a rich source of fiber and helps lower cholesterol level. Fiber in ragi give you a feeling of fullness which thereby reduces excess appetite and helps to control weight gain. So it is considered one of the best food for weight control. It is  gluten-free food and also cools the body. The iron content in ragi is considered useful for anemic patients.