How can Ragi cheela help with weight loss?

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How can Ragi cheela help with weight loss

If you are planning to lose weight then definitely include ragi in your daily diet. The fiber and protein found in ragi not only make the stomach feel full for a long time but also help in weight loss by boosting metabolism. People who consume ragi for weight loss often limit it to paratha or roti. This is the reason why people are able to consume ragi only for some time.

If you are also using Ragi for weight loss and are bored of eating rotis and paranthas made from it, then you can try Ragi Cheela. Ragi cheela is not only super tasty to eat but its recipe is also very easy to make. Today in this article we will tell you about the recipe of making Ragi Cheela and how to lose weight by eating it.

Ragi Cheela Recipe

Ingredients to make Ragi Chila

  • Ragi flour- 1 cup
  • Curd- 1/2 cup
  • Green vegetables – as required
  • Salt- as per taste
  • Lukewarm water- 1/4 cup
  • Coriander leaves and carrot pieces for seasoning
  • Butter or refined oil

Ragi cheela

How to make Ragi Cheela

  • To make ragi cheela, first put ragi in a bowl.
  • Mix curd, salt and remaining vegetables in ragi well.
  • Now add lukewarm water to it and make a slightly thick batter.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon butter or refined in this solution.
  • Now place the pan on the gas and heat it well.
  • Add some refined oil in the pan and spread the ragi batter like cheela.
  • Turn over and cook well on both sides.
  • Your delicious and nutritious ragi cheela is ready. You can eat it with chutney and pickle.

How to consume ragi to lose weight? 

According to Made India, for weight loss, Ragi Chila should be consumed as breakfast in the morning. Protein, amino acids and fiber are found in ragi. All these nutrients help in boosting metabolism. Consuming Ragi Cheela or anything made from Ragi regularly helps in reducing weight rapidly.

The fiber present in Ragi keeps the stomach full for a long time due to which we do not feel hungry and hence we remain free from food cravings. Compared to any other grain, the amount of calories in Ragi is very less, hence it can help in weight loss.

Health benefits of eating ragi

  • Ragi can help in removing anemia i.e. lack of blood in the body.
  • The fiber present in ragi also relieves the problem of constipation and stomach ache.
  • Calcium is found in good quantity in Ragi, which helps in strengthening the bones.
  • Eating ragi helps in controlling the blood sugar of the body, hence even diabetic patients can easily consume it.

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