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Ragi, also known as finger millet (Eleusine coracana), is one of the major millets cultivated in dryland farming systems and is known for its ability to grow in low rainfall conditions. It is a hardy crop suited to rainfed agriculture and marginal soils. The grain used to make ragi rava is grown using natural farming practices without chemical fertilisers or pesticides. Source: FAO / ICRISAT

Ragi rava is commonly used to prepare dishes such as upma, porridge, and thick grain-based preparations. The coarse texture makes it suitable for savoury breakfast dishes and traditional recipes where semolina-like texture is required. It can be cooked similarly to wheat rava or other millet rava.

According to the Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN), ragi is a source of carbohydrates and also contains protein, dietary fibre, calcium, and iron. These nutrients are naturally present in the grain and remain part of the rava after processing. Source: Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN)

Choosing naturally grown ragi rava means the grain is produced without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides and processed in small batches rather than large industrial refining systems. Buying directly from farmers supports millet cultivation and dryland farming systems and helps maintain traditional grain diversity.

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables — ICMR, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad