Nagli Recipes

Nutritional well-being is a sustainable force for health and development and maximization of human genetic potential. The nutritional status of a community has therefore been recognized as an important indicator of national development. For solving the problem of deep-rooted food insecurity and malnutrition, dietary quality should be taken into consideration. Diversification of food production must be encouraged both at national and household level in tandem with increasing yields. Growing of traditional food crops suitable for the area is one of the possible potential successful approaches for improving household food security.

Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) (L.) Gaertn., one of the minor cereals known for several health benefits. Finger millet also known as ragi is a good source of carbohydrate, protein, dietary fibre and minerals, and an important staple food for people under lowsocio- economic group and those suffering from metabolic disorders like diabetes and obesity Finger millet is exceptionally rich in calcium (344 mg%)compared to all other cereals and millets and an excellent plant source of natural Iron 3.9 mg%. It is very nutritious, consumed as a whole grain, easily digested, naturally gluten free and is essentially organic .Finger millet is a powerhouse of health benefiting nutrients that help in treatment for multiple diseases like Brittle Bones, Osteoporosis, Anemia and Diabetes.