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Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)

Finger Millet Peas Balls – Embracing Mighty Millet Magic

A fantastic cereal-pulse combination (cereal: ragi, pulse: peas) gives a complete protein! History speaks about the benefits of this wonder grain. And why not? Ragi is a super grain with a beautiful rich reddish-black hue, pink when ground and purple when cooked, with dark chocolate undertones. This recipe is popular among the rural folk of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Also known as protein bites, they can keep your hunger pangs at bay.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups ragi or finger millet flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • A pinch of asafoetida
  • 4 cups of water
  • 2 tsp cold-pressed coconut oil
  • 150 gms mashed peas

Method
 

  1. In a thick-bottomed pan, add water, salt, asafoetida, peas, and oil.
  2. Lower the flame and start adding the flour. Keep mixing it slowly until no lumps are formed (for approximately 8 to 10 minutes).
  3. Once the texture feels rubbery, cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Remove and place it on a wet cloth. Let it cool down.,
  5. Wet your fingers and palm with water. Take small portions of the dough and turn them into bite-sized balls.
  6. Serve hot with chutney of choice.
Power tip:
  1. You can use jowar flour or khapli wheat flour, too.
  2. Use different vegetables as per seasonal availability.

Notes

  • Ragi, also known as finger millet, is rich in fiber, protein, calcium, and potassium.
  • It also has more polyphenols when compared to rice and other grains and is safe for people with diabetes.
  • Ragi contains the amino acids - tryptophan, valine, methionine, and threonine and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
  • Read the benefits of the wonder grain here.