Processed Sugar-Free Ragi Ladoos (Finger Millet Energy Bites)

Processed Sugar-Free Ragi Ladoos in a bowl. One ladoo cut into half showing the inside texture. Some artificial flowers in the background.

Processed Sugar-Free Ragi Ladoos (Finger Millet Energy Bites)

Processed Sugar-Free Ragi Ladoos or Finger Millet Energy Bites is a quick and easy gluten-free snack recipe loaded with Calcium, Iron and all the essential nutrients.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Servings: Ladoos

Ingredients

2 tablespoon Ghee (Clarified Butter)
¾ Cup Ragi Flour - 150 grams
¾ Cup Hazelnuts
1 Cup mix of Prunes, Dried Figs, Dried Apricots
¾ Cup Pitted Dates -Roughly Chopped- I have used the soft variety

Instructions

In a heavy bottom pan add the ghee
2 tablespoon Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Add the Ragi flour, and on slow dry roast the ragi flour, until it changes colour and becomes fragrant. (Around 10-15 minutes)
¾ Cup Ragi Flour
Let this cool completely.
¾ Cup Hazelnuts
In a food processor or your blender jar, add in the Hazelnuts.
Processes it as finely until it forms a lump.
Add in the dates ,mix of Prunes, Dried Figs, Dried Apricots.
¾ Cup Pitted Dates, 1 Cup mix of Prunes, Dried Figs, Dried Apricots
Process it until it forms a crumbly texture and starts combining.
Now add the Ragi flour and combine everything.
Take a tablespoon of the mixture and form ladoos.
Store it in airtight container and enjoy.

Notes

1 teaspoon = 5 ml, 1 tablespoon=15 ml, 1 Cup=235 ml
You can use nuts and dried fruits of your choice.
Read above for replacements