Ragi semiya is a quick healthy breakfast. You can take it either as a sweet or salt version. Healthy upma is a great choice for dinner as well a good alternative to the regular upma or semiya. A Ragi Vermicelli, the major ingredient being Ragi is a good source of fiber calcium, and iron.

For sweet version

Ragi vermicelli – 1 packet
Sugar – 2 – 4 tsp
Cardamom – 2 pods (Powdered)
Grated coconut – 1 tbsp

Preparation Method

Soak ragi vermicelli in plain water for 3 mins with little salt.
Drain the water completely and steam cook it
Place over the idly plates
Cook for 5-7 mins. Remove and let it cool.
Then take cooled vermicelli in a bowl and add the remaining ingredients.
Mix it well..and serve !!

Spicy version

Ragi vermicelli – 1
Big onion – 1 no
Green chilly – 1-2 nos
Curry leaves – a sprig
Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
Urad dal – 1 tsp
Channa dal – 1 tsp
Oil – 1 tsp
Salt – as required

Preparation Method

Heat a kadai add some oil and the mustard seeds. Once it starts to pop,add the urad dal, chnna dal, big onion , green chilly and curry leaves.
Saute it well.Now slowly add steamed vermicelli and toss it well. Put the salt. Sprinkle little water if needed. Cover cook in low flame for 5 minutes. Switch off.