Sweet Ragi Kali - Easy Method

These soft balls made from Finger-millet are very nutritious and very popular among the rural folks of Tamil Nadu. It is loaded with calcium and protein and also have good amount of iron, fiber, vitamin D and other minerals. It also helps cool the body. Here goes a very easy recipe with Ragi flour.

Ingredients

1. Ragi Flour - 4 cups
2. Water - 2 cups
3. Powdered jaggery / Karuppati - 2 cups (or as preferred)

Recipe

1. Heat a pan and dry fry the Ragi flour for a few minutes till the raw smell disappears.
2. In another deep bottomed pan, heat two cups of water with jaggery. Allow it to dissolve completely and come to a boil.
3. Then slowly add the Ragi flour and stir continuously till you get a dough consistency.
4. When the dough gets cool enough, make them into your preferred size circular balls, smearing the palm with oil. 

Tips

1. You can add dry roasted coconut power and sesame seeds to add more flavor.