Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
Wondering how to make a quick bite-sized roundel that combines the goodness of jaggery and ragi? Here's a quintessential easy-to-consume, yummy-on-the-tummy recipe.
Heat half of your ghee in a pan and roast the nuts until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Now add ragi flour and sattu flour to it. Roast until a pleasant aroma wafts for 5-7 minutes. Ensure it doesn't burn while stirring.
Let it cool down completely. Add jaggery powder to this. Mix well.
Add roasted sesame seeds, nuts, cardamom powder, and the remaining ghee to it. Mix well.
Take a handful of flour, press, and shape them into ladoos.
Repeat to finish the mixture.
Store in a dry container for it to last for up to 1 week.
Power tips and variations
You can also use roasted oats and poha powder to make the ladoo along with other available gluten-free flours.
Notes
Ragi contains the amino acids - tryptophan, valine, methionine, and threonine and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Sesame seeds contain fiber, iron, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
Rich in fiber, sattu is excellent for your gut microbiome. It can ease constipation and help with smooth bowel movements. It fights acidity, flatulence, inflammation, and indigestion, too.
This ladoo is particularly beneficial for both pregnant and lactating mothers.
Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid them.