Last updated on June 26, 2026
If you have been on a Keto (or Low-Carb) diet for a long time, you know how quickly the mornings can get boring. Another egg? Another almond flour pancake? Having spent years living the Keto Lifestyle & experimenting constantly, I believe food is meant to be enjoyed fully. So, I love adding smart Indian ingredients that heal the body without compromising my diet. That’s where my Low-Carb Ragi Chilla enters the scene with swagger like a nutrition nerd.
Ragi (also known as finger millet) may not be known as a ‘strict keto’ grain. Ragi is full of calcium, loaded with fiber, and is known for regulating blood sugar levels. So, it’s an excellent food choice for those of you who are managing blood sugar levels or simply want to give your gut some TLC. When paired with besan, probiotic curd, or ghee, you will have a chilla that is not only comforting but also offers an incredible variety of nutrients.
Without further ado, let’s jump into the recipe.
| Preparation Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 15 minutes |
| Total Time | 25 minutes |
| Servings | 10 |
Ingredients:
* 3/4 cup ragi flour / finger millet flour
* 3/4 cup besan / gram flour
* 1 tsp salt
* 3/4 cup curd
* 1 cup water
* 1 tsp ginger paste
* 2 green chillies, finely chopped
* Few curry leaves, chopped
* 1/2 onion, finely chopped
* 2 tbsp spring onion, chopped
* 1/2 carrot, grated
* 1 tsp cumin seeds
* 1 tsp sesame seeds
* A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
* Ghee, for roasting
Instructions:
1. Mix ragi flour, besan, curd, and salt in a large bowl. The mixture needs to be whisked until it reaches a smooth consistency, so it has no lumps.
2. Add water in small amounts until the batter attains a flowing consistency. Hence, it allows the mixture to be poured but remains less than a thick state.
3. Now, add ginger paste, chilies, curry leaves, onion, spring onion, carrot, cumin, sesame seeds, and hing to the above mixture. Mix well.
4. Heat a non-stick or cast-iron pan and apply a small amount of oil for cooking.
5. You should take a ladle of batter and then spread it out until it reaches a thin shape that resembles a dosa.
6. Drizzle around ½ teaspoon of ghee around the edges of the pan so that the chilla doesn’t stick.
7. The base needs to be cooked on a medium flame until it develops a crisp texture with a golden color.
8. You need to flip the food and continue roasting until it reaches complete cooking. Serve hot with curd/raita.
Nutritional Value:
| Calories | 60 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 7g |
| Protein | 4g |
| Fat | 2g |
The ragi chilla shows that nutritious food options don’t have to be bland. If you enjoyed this dish, you can also try my other healthy low-carb breakfast recipes as well.
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Until next time, eat well and be happy!
