Ragi Mudde (Finger Millet Mini Balls)

🌾 Ingredients (for 2 servings / about 6 mini balls)

• Ragi (finger millet) flour – ½ cup (60 g)
• Water – 1 cup (250 ml)
• Salt – ¼ tsp
• Ghee / oil – ½ tsp (optional)

Optional for flavor:

• A pinch of jeera (cumin) or hing (asafoetida)
• 1 tsp grated coconut or chopped coriander for garnish

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🍳 Instructions

1. Boil Water:
   In a small pan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add salt (and cumin/hing if using).
2. Add Ragi Flour:
   Slowly sprinkle the ragi flour into the boiling water while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
3. Cook:
   Lower the flame, cover, and let it cook for 3–4 minutes until the water is absorbed and the mixture thickens like a dough.
4. Knead:
   Turn off the heat. Wet your hand slightly and knead the dough (using a wooden spoon if too hot) for 1–2 minutes till it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Shape:
   Make small balls (ping-pong size). You’ll get about 6–8 mini mudde from this quantity.
6. Serve:
   Enjoy warm with:
   • Plain curd (low-fat) + salt
   • Sambar or rasam
   • Or drizzle a little ghee + chutney podi for flavor

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💪 Nutritional Info (Approx per serving)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	~160 kcal
Protein	~5 g
Carbs	~28 g
Fiber	~3 g
Fat	~2 g (depends on ghee used)

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🧠 Health Benefits

✅ Keeps you full for long — low GI, slow energy release
✅ Excellent for fat loss & diabetes control
✅ Rich in calcium, iron, and amino acids
✅ Improves gut health & digestion
✅ Gluten-free