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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. 

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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 BrowniesRagi Masala TwistersRagi & Whole Wheat BiscuitsInstant Ragi Dosa. 

Other Traditional Indian Festive Food you can try are: Attey Ka Halwa Gurudwara StyleSwang Ke Chawal Ka HalwaApple LapsiKaddu ka HalwaSooji HalwaGajar Ka HalwaMango Saffron PhirniPaneer Ki KheerSabudana KheerMakhane Ki KheerGram Flour Semolina BallsGurr Gajar Ke Meethey ChawalKesari SeviyanRasgulla

You can order Organic Ragi or Finger Millets from SOS Organics from here.

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Ragi & Khus Khus Laddoos Recipe | Healthy Finger Millet and Poppy Seeds Energy Bites
Yields 6
Ragi and Khus Khus Laddoos are nutritious energy bites rolled in Roasted Poppy seeds. They are perfect for festivities, for health conscious people and pregnant woman.
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 Cup Ragi flour
  2. 6 tbsp Desi Ghee or Clarified butter
  3. 6 tbsp Powdered Sugar
  4. 1 tbsp Almond powder*
  5. 1/2 tsp Cardamom or Elaichi Powder
  6. 1 tbsp Roasted poppy seeds or Khus Khus
Instructions
  1. 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.
  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.
See also  Quick Rava Idli
Adapted from Let's Cook Healthy Tonight
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