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Calcium-Boosting Ragi Ladoo

Traditional ragi ladoos packed with calcium, iron, and healthy fats. A beloved Indian superfood snack.

Prep:15 min
Cook:10 min
Serves:12
Difficulty:easy

Nutritional highlights

145 kcal

Calories

85mg

Calcium

1.8mg

Iron

3g

Protein

Contains allergens

Peanuts · Sesame

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ragi (finger millet) flour
  • 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 3 tbsp jaggery (grated)
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 2 tbsp dried coconut (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1Dry roast ragi flour on low heat for 8–10 minutes until fragrant.
  2. 2Add sesame seeds and roast for another 2 minutes.
  3. 3Remove from heat. Add crushed peanuts and coconut.
  4. 4Melt jaggery in ghee over low heat.
  5. 5Pour the jaggery mixture over the ragi mixture.
  6. 6Shape into small balls while still warm.
  7. 7Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Tags:

Calcium-richIron-richNo added sugarSnack