What it tastes like
Ragi tends to cook up nutty and slightly earthy; a plain base that takes on whatever sauce you toss it with.
Jiwa · India
Brick-brown noodles made from nothing but ragi, ready to go hakka-style or Italian at 3 am.
₹175
Available in India
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Ragi tends to cook up nutty and slightly earthy; a plain base that takes on whatever sauce you toss it with.
Made from 100% ragi flour with only guar gum and salt added, with no wheat or maida, which is unusual for instant noodles.
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