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Ragi Laddoos

Cultural Context

Ragi laddoos are a traditional Indian sweet made from finger millet, a staple grain in many regions of India. These nutritious treats are often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions, symbolizing health and prosperity. The laddoos are made by combining roasted ragi flour with jaggery and ghee, making them a wholesome snack packed with energy. In recent years, ragi has gained popularity for its health benefits, leading to various modern adaptations of this classic sweet.

IndianINdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups ragi flour (335 grams)
1 cup besan
36 grams gond (edible gum)
1 cup jaggery (or sugar)
50 grams desiccated coconut (or 1 cup)
200 grams ghee
2 cups makhana (fox nuts)
optional: almonds, walnuts, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, cardamom

jaggery

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index than jaggery.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: oats

Seeds provide healthy fats and are often more affordable.

desiccated coconut

🥗Healthier: fresh coconut

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Shredded coconut can be less expensive and still flavorful.

1

Roast 2 cups of ragi flour in a pan without ghee for 5 minutes.

2

Add 1 cup of besan to the ragi flour and roast for an additional 2 minutes.

3

Add 200 grams of ghee to the roasted flour mixture and roast for another 5 minutes.

4

Crush 36 grams of gond and add it to the warm flour mixture.

5

Mix in 1 cup of jaggery (or sugar) so it melts with the heat from the mixture.

6

Add 50 grams of desiccated coconut and any chopped nuts or seeds you prefer.

7

Shape the mixture into laddoos while it's still warm.

Cooking Techniques

mixingshaping

Equipment Needed

panmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

milknuts

Also Known As

Finger Millet BallsRagi Ladoo

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