Rakshabandhan is right around the corner and traditional sweets are a quintessential part of every Indian festivity. This year I wanted to make something which is healthy but still festive. I tried my hands on Ragi Laddoos. These are gluten free and so easy to put together and taste is absolutely top notch. When I was taking pictures my kiddo asked me if these were chocolate balls and I said yes 😉 He gobbled down two instantly and gave me a thumbs up. Isn’t it how you call a recipe successful. These are perfect for people who are watching their weight, for people with celiac diseases, for little babies and even for pregnant woman.
Make for your beloved brother or dear sister these Ragi Khus Khus Laddoos. They are incredible and taste divine. I am sure they will make this festival more joyous! You can even try Besan Rava Laddoos is you want to stick to the traditional recipes.
Directions:
1. In a wok add ghee and melt it. Add Ragi flour, I have used SOS Organics himalayan ragi flour and keep sauteing it till the aroma of roasted flour is felt. You will notice the mixture has separated from ghee. This should take good 10-12 minutes. Keep the flame low and keep stirring it.
2. Add almond meal or ground almonds and also powdered green cardamom powder. Mix well with the ragi slurry and continue to cook for a minute more.
3. Turn the flame off and add castor sugar or powdered sugar and mix well.
4.Let the mixture cool down little bit. Cool enough to make laddoos or round balls with it.
5. Roll the laddoos in roasted poppy seeds and set them aside to set and firm.
6. They also taste great when soft and warm. They stay good for about 20 days if kept at room temperature in an airtight jar.
Other Ragi of Finger Millet Recipes you can try are: Gluten Free Chocolate Ragi Brownies, Ragi Masala Twisters, Ragi & Whole Wheat Biscuits, Instant Ragi Dosa.
Other Traditional Indian Festive Food you can try are: Attey Ka Halwa Gurudwara Style, Swang Ke Chawal Ka Halwa, Apple Lapsi, Kaddu ka Halwa, Sooji Halwa, Gajar Ka Halwa, Mango Saffron Phirni, Paneer Ki Kheer, Sabudana Kheer, Makhane Ki Kheer, Gram Flour Semolina Balls, Gurr Gajar Ke Meethey Chawal, Kesari Seviyan, Rasgulla,
You can order Organic Ragi or Finger Millets from SOS Organics from here.
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- 1 Cup Ragi flour
- 6 tbsp Desi Ghee or Clarified butter
- 6 tbsp Powdered Sugar
- 1 tbsp Almond powder*
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom or Elaichi Powder
- 1 tbsp Roasted poppy seeds or Khus Khus
- In a wok add ghee and melt it. Add Ragi flour and keep sauteing it till the aroma of roasted flour is felt. You will notice the mixture has separated from ghee. This should take good 10-12 minutes. Keep the flame low and keep stirring it.
- Add almond meal or ground almonds and also powdered green cardamom powder. Mix well with the ragi slurry and continue to cook for a minute more.
- Turn the flame off and add castor sugar or powdered sugar and mix well.
- Let the mixture cool down little bit. Cool enough to make laddoos or round balls with it.
- Roll the laddoos in roasted poppy seeds and set them aside to set and firm.
- They also taste great when soft and warm. They stay good for about 20 days if kept at room temperature in an airtight jar.