Nachni Ke Laddoo: A Healthy Millet-Based Sweet Treat

By Devi Poojari

August 21, 2023

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Whether you’re looking to have a healthy snack option or a sweet ending after a meal, these ragi laddoos are a great way to include more millets in your diet.

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INGREDIENTS

2 cups ragi flour ½ cup ghee ½ cup raisins ½ cup seedless dates 2 tablespoons jaggery powder 2 teaspoons cardamom powder ½ teaspoon nutmeg powder

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METHOD

Add the ghee to a pan and once it melts, toast the ragi flour in it until it develops a nutty aroma.

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METHOD

Grind the raisins, dates, jaggery and spice powders into a fine texture.

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METHOD

Turn off the heat on the roasted flour and add the ground mixture to it.

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METHOD

Drizzle a tablespoon of ghee and allow it to cool slightly before you shape it into even-sized balls.

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METHOD

Cool and store in an air-tight container for up to two weeks.

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