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Ragi Upma: A Nourishing Millet Breakfast
A wholesome, gluten-free millet breakfast — light on the stomach and perfect after morning practice.
Ragi (finger millet) upma is a wholesome, gluten-free breakfast rich in calcium and fibre. Light, savoury and gently spiced, it's an ideal post-yoga meal that nourishes without weighing you down. Follow the video for the recipe.
Millets like ragi are a cornerstone of traditional Indian and Ayurvedic eating — nourishing, gluten-free and kind to digestion. Ragi in particular is rich in calcium and fibre, making it a wholesome grain for everyday meals.
Cooked as a savoury upma with vegetables and gentle spices, it makes a light, satisfying breakfast — perfect after morning yoga, when you want something nourishing but easy to digest.
Making it, in the Wholesome Living Through Food series
This ragi upma appears in our Wholesome Living Through Food series, presented by Hema Subramanian, who frames it around a simple idea: how you begin your morning shapes the whole day, which makes a nourishing breakfast worth getting right. The dish is kept simple and wholesome — light, savoury and easy to make.
Frequently asked questions
- Is ragi good for you?
- Ragi (finger millet) is a nourishing, gluten-free grain rich in calcium and fibre. It's a wholesome choice for everyday meals and is easy to digest, making it popular in Ayurvedic cooking.
- Is upma a good post-yoga meal?
- Yes — a light, savoury upma made from millet or semolina is nourishing without being heavy, which makes it a good choice after morning practice.
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