Discuss in groups and answer the following questions:

Mention the uses of ragi.

The scientific name of ragi is ‘Eleusine coracana’. It is third most important food grain after paddy and jowar. It is cheap grain. It is rich in nutrition. It contains high dietary fiber, calcium and essential amino acids which are beneficial for health.

The uses of ragi:

*It is helpful in reducing weight.

*It is useful for diabetic person.

*It is also used to make cakes, cookies etc.

*It is used to make dosa, idli and many other dishes.

*It is an important source of iron which is important for anaemic person.

*It is also used in conditions of anxiety, depression.