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Ragi Ladoos

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Ragi Ladoos

A healthy and nutritious sweet for everyone, these Ragi ( Finger Millet ) Ladoos are very easy and quick to make. With the festive season round the corner, you will find these Ladoos are a saver when you have to make something instant for your sudden guests. Rich in Iron and calcium , these Ladoos are a great option to give to kids as well as to those who are allergic to Gluten as Ragi is Gluten free.

Ingredients

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    Ragi (Finger Millet) flour : 1 cup
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    Ghee : ½ cup
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    Palm Sugar : ½ cup
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    Grated Fresh Coconut : ¼ cup
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    Black Sesame : 2 tbsp
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    Groundnuts : 2 tbsp
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    Almonds : 8-10
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    Cardamom powder : ¼ tsp

Method

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    In a shallow pan and low heat, dry roast black sesame, groundnuts and grated fresh coconut separately. Keep them aside to cool.
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    Remove the skin from the groundnuts.
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    Add a tsp of ghee to the pan and toast the almonds for a minute or two and keep them aside.
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    Add the Ragi flour to the pan along with 2-3 tbsp of ghee and roast for 15-20 minutes. Add more ghee if needed.
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    Add the roasted almonds, groundnuts, coconut and black sesame. Keep stirring.
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    Add the palm sugar and cardamom powder. Stir for another 2 minutes
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    Take off the heat and let it cool.
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    Apply ghee onto your palm; take 3-4 tbsp of the mixture and roll into a ladoo. Add more ghee if needed to make a firm, round ladoo.