Ragi Balls | Ragi Kali | Ragi Mudde

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Ragi balls/Ragi kali is a healthy and wholesome meal prepared widely in the southern regions of India. Ragi flour/finger millet is the main ingredient for this dish which is great for weight loss and substitute for high carbohydrate foods. This dish is also called as mudde, sangati, dhindo in some parts of the Indian region. The recipe given below is similar to the traditional dish but slightly modified the procedure to simplify the cooking for beginners. This ragi balls is a tasty, melt in mouth and nutritious meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Final output of Ragi Balls/ Ragi Kali/Ragi Mudde — *Ragi Balls | Kali | Mudde*

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Delicious Ragi Balls | Kali | Mudde

Ragi balls is a tasty, melt in the mouth, nutritious South Indian meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast/lunch or dinner.

4.67 from 3 votes

Author: Sangeetha Vel

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Course: Breakfast, Lunch

Cuisine: South Indian

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep: 5

Cook: 15

Adjust 3 servings

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup Ragi, or finger millet flour
▢ 2½ cup Water
▢ 3 tbsp Cooked Rice
▢ ½ tsp Salt, adjust as needed

Instructions

To Prepare Ragi Balls

Dilute sieved ragi flour, salt with water in a saucepan and cook it on medium flame by stirring continuously
After 6 to 8 minutes the mixture starts to thicken. At this stage add the cooked rice into it and combine thoroughly without forming any lumps
Simmer the flame to low and close the pan with lid, cook the ragi mix for about 10 minutes or until it turns glossy
Switch off the flame and allow it to cool down completely
Shape the ragi mixture into medium-sized balls

To Serve

Serve the healthy ragi balls with a spicy curry or with any chutney

Nutrition

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ragi Kali?

Ragi kali, Mudde, balls are all same refers to the same meaning lump made of Ragi flour. It is a healthy wholesome meal, rich in fiber, and popular in the South Indian States.

Is Ragi healthy?

Ragi is rich in fiber and lowers the cholesterol level which is good for weight loss, diabetes.

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