Ragi (Eleusine coracana), also called finger millet or Nachni, is one of the most nutritionally complete ancient grains cultivated in India for over 5,000 years. Walk into any Indian health food store today and you will find at least five different Ragi products — and the labels can be bewildering. Is sprouted better than popped? Does roasting change the nutrition? Is a porridge mix the same as a malt? And where does Nachani Satva, the white starch extract, fit in? This guide settles every question with science, side-by-side comparisons, and...
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