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Tarla Dalal
18 July, 2022
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nachni bhakri recipe | Authentic Maharashtrian nachni bhakri | hand rolled nachni bhakri made without ghee | healthy Maharashtrian nachni bhakri is a simple, wholesome enriched Indian staple. Learn how to make Authentic Maharashtrian nachni bhakri.
Bhakri is an unleavened bread commonly prepared in Maharashtra and Gujarat, as well as in other states like Rajasthan. It is what you could call a very ‘homely’ comfort food, with a dense texture and rustic flavour. It can be made with a variety if flours like bajra flour, jowar flour, rice flour etc. Here we present to you Authentic Maharashtrian nachni bhakri.
Made of ragi flour, a couple of bhakris along with any sabzi, thecha or pickle is sure to keep you satiated till your next meal. It is however very important to serve the hand rolled nachni bhakri made without ghee hot and fresh off the tava as it will become hard when it cools.
Nachni flour is one flour which reaps many health benefits too. It is brimming with calcium and phosphorus which is a key nutrient in bone strengthening process. The high fibre and protein in ragi flour is perfect for those aiming weight loss and for all endurance athletes too. Diabetics and heart patients can benefit from the fiber in healthy Maharashtrian nachni bhakri too!
Tips for nachni bhakri. 1. Serve Authentic Maharashtrian nachni bhakri with green chilli thecha. See how to make green chilli thecha. 2. Serve Authentic Maharashtrian nachni bhakri with red chilli thecha. See how to make red chilli thecha. 3. Maharashtrians dont add salt to their bhakri. 4. The water must be hot when added to make the dough. 5. Using the palm of your hand press down gently on the bhakri and roll it in a clockwise direction.
Enjoy nachni bhakri recipe | Authentic Maharashtrian nachni bhakri | hand rolled nachni bhakri made without ghee | healthy Maharashtrian nachni bhakri | with step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
2 Mins
Cooking Time
12 Mins
Total Time
14 Mins
Makes
4 bhakris
Ingredients
For Nachni Bhakri
1 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour
salt to taste
ragi (nachni / red millet) flour for dusting
Method
- To make nachni bhakri, combine the nachni flour and salt in a deep bowl, mix well and knead into a soft dough using enough hot water.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
- Flatten a portion of dough on a dusted rolling board to make a 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle using your fingers.
- Lift the bhakri and invert the roti on a hot non-stick tava (griddle) upside down and cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle a little water, turn it over and cook for another 50 seconds or till light brown spots appear on the surface.
- Then turn it over onto an open flame and cook on both sides for a few seconds till it puffs up.
- Repeat steps 3 to 6 to make 3 more bhakris.
- Serve the nachni bhakri immediately.
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what is nachni bhakri made of? nachni bhakri made with rice flour is made from cheap and easily available ingredients in India such as 1 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour, 1/4 cup rice flour and ragi (nachni / red millet) flour for dusting. See below image of list of ingredients for nachni bhakri made with rice flour.
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what is nachni bhakri made of? nachni bhakri made with rice flour is made from cheap and easily available ingredients in India such as 1 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour, 1/4 cup rice flour and ragi (nachni / red millet) flour for dusting. See below image of list of ingredients for nachni bhakri made with rice flour.
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High in Protein : One cup of whole Ragi Flour (144 grams) gives about 10.3 grams of protein. Very good source for Vegetarian. Protein is cricital to manage the wear and tear of the cells in the body and help transport oxygen to various parts of the body. See: 11 Super Health benefits of Ragi, Ragi Flour + Healthy Recipes.
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High in Protein : One cup of whole Ragi Flour (144 grams) gives about 10.3 grams of protein. Very good source for Vegetarian. Protein is cricital to manage the wear and tear of the cells in the body and help transport oxygen to various parts of the body. See: 11 Super Health benefits of Ragi, Ragi Flour + Healthy Recipes.
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In a bowl put 1 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour.
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Add salt to taste (optional ). Maharastrian's don't add salt to their ragi bhakri.
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Gradually add enough hot water to make a soft dough. We added 1/2 cup water plus 1 tablespoon.
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Knead into a soft dough.
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In a bowl put 1 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour.
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Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
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Dust a rolling board with nachni flour.
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Flatten the dough into a circular shape.
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Using the palm of your hand press down gently on the bhakri and roll it in a clockwise direction.
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Roll with the palm of your hand till you get a 6 inch (150 mm ) circle. We need to increase the pressure a bit to increase the diameter of the bhakri.
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Heat a non-stick tava (griddle).
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Place the rolled bhakri dough upside down on it.
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Cook for 30 seconds on medium heat.
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Sprinkle water on the top of the entire bhakri.
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Flip over and cook the other side for 50 seconds.
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Remove bhakri from tava and cook on a high open flame using a chimta. The overcooked side of the bhakri becomes the top part of cooking on open flame.
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The bhakri should puff up on the open flame.
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Keep cooking and flipping the bhakri on both side with a chimta.
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Put ragi bhakri in a serving plate.
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Serve nachni bhakri recipe | Authentic Maharashtrian nachni bhakri | hand rolled nachni bhakri made without ghee | healthy Maharashtrian nachni bhakri |
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Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
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Serve Authentic Maharashtrian nachni bhakri with green chilli thecha. See how to make green chilli thecha.
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- Serve Authentic Maharashtrian nachni bhakri with red chilli thecha. See how to make red chilli thecha.
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Maharashtrian's don't add salt to thier bhakri.
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The water must be hot when added to make the dough.
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Using the palm of your hand press down gently on the bhakri and roll it in a clockwise direction.
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Serve Authentic Maharashtrian nachni bhakri with green chilli thecha. See how to make green chilli thecha.
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Nachni Bhakri – high in protein and fiber.
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- Nachni flour, also called as ragi flour or red millet flour, lends appreciable amount of protein to help boost metabolism.
- Along with fiber, the protein in nachni helps to satiate you for long hours.
- It is also one of the best source of calcium in our diet.
- Its magnesium content can help in maintaining nerve function and normal heartbeat.
- The fiber can help prevent a quic surge in blood sugar levels and thus this bharki is a wise pick for diabetics.
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Nachni Bhakri – high in protein and fiber.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 118 cal |
| Protein | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25.9 g |
| Fiber | 4.1 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
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Shaila Sawant
June 25, 2020, 10:32 p.m.
I made nachni Bhakri after a long time. Every body in house liked it. even kids liked it. My mother in law was so happy, that she ordered extra Nachni flour from the market. Now I will be making it very frequenly.
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