Here are seven ragi dishes that are perfect for weight loss.

Make Ragi Idiyappam by mixing ragi flour, rice flour, and salt with warm water to form a dough; press into idli plates and steam for 10-12 minutes; serve with coconut milk or vegetable curry.

Make ragi dosa by mixing ragi flour, rice flour, yogurt, cumin seeds, and salt with water to make a batter; cook in a non-stick pan until crispy and golden; serve with chutney or sambar.

Ragi porridge is cooked with ragi flour mixed with water or milk until thickened, then sweeten with honey or jaggery and add cardamom powder; serve warm.

Ragi upma is made by sautéing mustard seeds, urad dal, and vegetables in oil, then add ragi flour, turmeric, and salt; cook with water until thickened; serve hot.

Make ragi chapati by mixing ragi flour, whole wheat flour, and salt with water to make dough; roll into chapatis and cook on a griddle until brown; serve with vegetable curry.

Make ragi smoothie by blending ragi flour, milk, banana, and honey until smooth; optionally add spinach; serve chilled.

Cook ragi pancakes by mixing ragi flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and egg; cook pancakes in a non-stick pan until bubbles form; serve with fresh fruits.