Finger Millet Flour, also known as Ragi Flour is an important millet grown extensively in various regions of India. finger millet/ Ragi flour is an extremely nutritious cereal and is very beneficial for maintaining a good health 99auth Finger millet/Ragi flour help in slowing digestion process. This helps in controlling blood sugar level in condition of diabetes. It has been found that 99auth Finger millet/Ragi flour based diet helps diabetics as it contains higher fibre than rice and wheat. Also, the study found that diet based on whole finger millet has lower glycemic response i.e. lower ability to increase blood sugar level. This is due to presence of factors in Finger millet/Ragi flour which lower digestibility and absorption of starch. Because of its high nutritional content ragi flour is recommended as a weaning food especially in the southern parts of India. Finger millet flour is a very good source of natural Iron and its consumption helps in recovery of Anemia. The Ragi based foods are highly suited for expectant mothers and elderly due to there high calcium and iron content. Finger millet flour/ Ragi flour consumption helps in the relaxing body naturally. It is beneficial in conditions of anxiety, depression and insomnia. It is also useful for migraines. ragi flour (finger millet) is recommended for conditions of blood pressure, liver disorders, asthma and heart weakness. Ragi flour/Finger millet flour is also recommended to lactating mothers in the condition of lack of milk production. If consumed regularly, finger millet flour could help in keeping malnutrition, degenerative diseases and premature ageing at bay. Finger millet flour/ragi flour could be enjoyed in different forms and preparations. ragi roti, ragi dosa, ragi porridge, ragi upma, ragi cakes, ragi biscuits are few popular dishes of finger millet (ragi). Ragi/Mandua/Mangal / Nachani. "It is extremely beneficial for growing kids and can be given in the form of Ragi Porridge," recommends Bangalore-based Nutritionist, Dr. Anju Sood.