SOFT & HEALTHY MILLET ROTI GUIDE

Millets are gluten-free, fiber-rich, and healing grains — perfect for diabetes, weight loss, gut health, and hormonal balance.

 1. BAJRA ROTI (Pearl Millet)

 Soft Bajra Roti Recipe

Ingredients:

• Bajra flour – 1 cup
• Warm water – as needed
• Pinch of salt (optional)

Method:

1. Add warm water slowly and knead into a soft dough.
2. Rest for 5–10 mins (important for softness).
3. Pat gently with hands (don’t roll too much).
4. Cook on hot tawa, press lightly, flip and cook well.
5. Apply ghee for softness.

Tip: Use warm water + fresh flour = soft rotis

 Benefits

• Excellent for diabetes control
• Keeps body warm (good for winters)
• High fiber → improves digestion & constipation
• Supports heart health

 Nutritive Value (per 100g)

• Energy: ~360 kcal
• Protein: 11 g
• Fiber: 8–10 g
• Iron: High
• Magnesium: High

 2. JOWAR ROTI (Sorghum)

 Soft Jowar Roti Recipe

Ingredients:

• Jowar flour – 1 cup
• Hot water – as needed

Method:

1. Add hot water, mix with spoon first.
2. Knead when warm into soft dough.
3. Roll gently or pat by hand.
4. Cook on tawa till puffed.

Tip: Knead while dough is warm → softness guaranteed

 Benefits

• Great for weight loss
• Improves gut health
• Naturally gluten-free
• Helps reduce cholesterol

 Nutritive Value (per 100g)

• Energy: ~330 kcal
• Protein: 10–11 g
• Fiber: 6–8 g
• Rich in antioxidants

 3. RAGI ROTI (Finger Millet)

 Soft Ragi Roti Recipe (Best Soft Version)

Ingredients:

• Ragi flour – 1 cup
• Warm water
• Optional: chopped onion, coriander (for taste)

Method:

1. Mix flour with warm water → soft dough.
2. Add veggies if desired.
3. Pat gently on banana leaf or plastic sheet.
4. Cook on tawa both sides.

Tip: Add little grated coconut for softness

 Benefits

• Very high in calcium → best for bones
• Helps in diabetes control
• Keeps you full → aids weight loss
• Good for children & women

 Nutritive Value (per 100g)

• Energy: ~320 kcal
• Calcium: ~350 mg (very high)
• Protein: 7 g
• Fiber: 10–12 g