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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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nachni paneer pancake recipe | ragi paneer pancake | healthy Indian red millet pancake is a nutritious breakfast for strong bones. Learn how to make ragi paneer pancake.
To make nachni paneer pancake, combine all the ingredients with approx. 1 cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it with ¼ tsp of oil. Pour a ladleful of the batter on it and spread it in a circular motion to form 125 mm. (5”) diameter thick circle. Cook it, using ¼ tsp of oil, till golden brown spots appear on both the sides. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make 8 more pancakes. Serve immediately with green chutney.
Calcium is a nutrient that is required by people of all age groups, for healthy growth and maintenance of bones and teeth. A millet that is not consumed frequently by most of us, nachni or ragi is one of the greatest sources of calcium. Ragi paneer pancake is a simple way to get a tasty calcium-boost from a surprise ingredient – nachni.
When prepared into a unique and delicious nachni paneer pancake, along with other ingredients like calcium-rich paneer, aromatic sesame seeds, flavourful onions and protein-rich besan, it turns out into a really tasty and useful treat. Remember these are nice and thick and heavy pancakes which will take a little extra time to cook.
Serve these healthy Indian red millet pancake immediately on preparation, along with peppy green chutney. Every single member of your family will enjoy – and benefit from this treat. Diabetics, heart patients and weight watchers can include these pancakes in their menu for breakfast or snack.
Tips for nachni paneer pancake. 1. Serve ragi paneer chilla with homemade curds to complete a healthy Indian breakfast. 2. Serve ragi paneer chilla with green chutney. 3. Serve ragi paneer chilla with green achar. 4. If you dont like onions, then replace them with cabbage or capsicum.
Enjoy nachni paneer pancake recipe | ragi paneer pancake | healthy Indian red millet pancake | with step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
30 Mins
Total Time
45 Mins
Makes
8 pancakes
Ingredients
For Nachni Paneer Pancake
1 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour
1/2 cup grated low fat paneer (cottage cheese)
2 tbsp besan (Bengal gram flour)
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp green chilli paste
1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
salt to taste
2 1/2 tsp oil for greasing and cooking
For Serving With Nachni Paneer Pancake
Method
- To make nachni paneer pancake, combine all the ingredients with approx. 1¼ cups of water in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it with ¼ tsp of oil.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter on it and spread it in a circular motion to form 125 mm. (5”) diameter thick circle.
- Cook it, using ¼ tsp of oil, till golden brown spots appear on both the sides.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make 8 more pancakes.
- Serve the nachni paneer pancake immediately with green chutney.
Nachni Paneer Pancake, Ragi Paneer Pancake recipe with step by step photos
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what is nachni paneer pancake made off ? ragi paneer pancake is made easily available ingredients in India which are 1 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour, 1/2 cup grated low-fat paneer (cottage cheese), 2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour), 1 tsp sesame seeds (til), 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania), 1 tsp green chilli paste, 1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste, salt to taste and 2 1/2 tsp oil for greasing and cooking. See image of list of ingredients for nachni paneer pancake.
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what is nachni paneer pancake made off ? ragi paneer pancake is made easily available ingredients in India which are 1 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour, 1/2 cup grated low-fat paneer (cottage cheese), 2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour), 1 tsp sesame seeds (til), 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania), 1 tsp green chilli paste, 1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste, salt to taste and 2 1/2 tsp oil for greasing and cooking. See image of list of ingredients for nachni paneer pancake.
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This is what nachni (ragi) flour looks like. In India, ragi is mostly grown and consumed in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Goa. The whole ragi grain is ground into flour and used in many recipes using ragi flour in Indian cooking.
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This is what nachni (ragi) flour looks like. In India, ragi is mostly grown and consumed in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Goa. The whole ragi grain is ground into flour and used in many recipes using ragi flour in Indian cooking.
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- Ragi flour is 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.
- Ragi Benefits due to High Fiber : One cup of whole Ragi Flour gives about 16.1 grams of fibre. This fibre will keep you fuller for a longer time and avoid you from binge eating. Ragi flour being rich in insoluble fibre helps easy digestion and hence relieves constipation. Insoluble fibre does not dissolve in water and goes through your stomach without being processed helping other foods move through your system and out. Insoluble fibre keeps you healthier with a better digestive system (1). See 11 beneftis of ragi flour.
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In a bowl put 1 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour.
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Add 1/2 cup grated low-fat paneer (cottage cheese).
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Add 2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour).
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Add 1 tsp sesame seeds (til).
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Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onions.
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Add 1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania).
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Add 1 tsp green chilli paste.
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Add 1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
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Add approx 1 1/4 cup of water.
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Mix well and keep aside.
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In a bowl put 1 cup ragi (nachni / red millet) flour.
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Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it with ¼ tsp of oil. If you have a mini uttapam pan then make mininachni paneer pancakes using it.
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Pour a ladleful of the batter on it.
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Spread it in a circular motion to form 125 mm. (5”) diameter thick circle.
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Let the pancake cook on a medium flame for about 1 minute. This is a thick pancake made with nachni and will take a bit extra time to cook.
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Grease the top of the nachni pancake.
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Flip over and cook the other side the same way.
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Rember to press down on all sides with spatula while cooking the pancake.
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Flip your pancake a few times till golden brown spots appear. Your pancake is now ready.
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Serve hot.
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Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it with ¼ tsp of oil. If you have a mini uttapam pan then make mininachni paneer pancakes using it.
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Serve ragi paneer chilla with homemade curds to complete a healthy Indian breakfast.
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Serve ragi paneer chilla with green chutney.
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Serve ragi paneer chilla with green achar.
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If you don't like onions, then replace with cabbage or capsicum.
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Serve ragi paneer chilla with homemade curds to complete a healthy Indian breakfast.
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Nachni Paneer Pancake – a calcium rich breakfast.
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- Nachni and paneer are both brimming in calcium which can assist in bone strengthening process.
- The antioxidant quercetin from onions can help in reducing inflammation and protecting heart.
- Ginger is effective in decreasing the cholesterol levels in patients with high cholesterol.
- Two nachni paneer pancake with a fruit make an ideal breakfast.
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Nachni Paneer Pancake – a calcium rich breakfast.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 106 cal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 33.8 mg |
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Foodie #517620
March 13, 2025, midnight
So tasty yummy
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks. Please continue to review recipes which you have made and loved from tarladalal.com It will help thousands of food lovers to try the recipe based on your review.
n_katira
March 13, 2025, midnight
Too good!! Just a perfect blend of all ingredients including the spices... the onions give a very good mouthfeel and taste... i can enjoy them without the chutney also whether its for snack or a light dinner.. wlll definitely make it often now.
Sarita Sheth
March 13, 2025, midnight
Ji ha. Nachini aur paneer ki pancake kal naste me mein banye the. Sabbhi ko pasand aaye
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Sarita, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!
priyal
March 13, 2025, midnight
I don''t use onion It ll be good and in option wat i use
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Priyal, You can omit the onions or you can replace it with cabbage or capsicum.
Badarlka
March 13, 2025, midnight
good recipes
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