Not many Indians know that in 1949-50, the same time that Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s government was focusing on controlling consumption of wheat and rice, small millets (a ‘coarse grain) were being cultivated in 8 million hectares of India. (Shutterstock)
Millet is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant grain that has fibre and magnesium which promotes digestive health.
Monsoon has arrived in full force. Large parts of the country are covered with dark clouds and receiving continuous spells of rain throughout the day. This inevitably brings joy and much-needed respite from the intolerable scorching heat of summer. While you enjoy the drizzle from your room, the desire to indulge in a hot cup of tea with some spicy snacks can certainly not be overlooked. With the onset of monsoon, comes a major craving to munch on delicacies within the comfort of one’s home. How about trying to make some healthy and tasty snacks to relish guilt-free.
Millet is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant grain that has fibre and magnesium which promote digestive health, aid in the regulation of bowel movements and also keep your heart healthy. Try this easy, homemade finger millet (ragi) pakoda recipe by nutrition coach Adhya. Here is the recipe to make this healthy evening snack—
What you need: This recipe serves up to three people. You will need 3/4th cup of ragi or finger millet flour, one tbsp rice flour, one onion, one handful of coriander leaves, two sprigs of curry leaves and four-five cloves of garlic with skin, a handful of roasted peanuts, two green chillies, one tsp red chilli powder, ¼ tsp pinch asafoetida, one tsp salt and one tsp oil.
How to make
- Chop the onion, green chillies, curry leaves and coriander finely and put them together in a bowl
- Take the garlic cloves, grind them roughly and add them to the bowl
- Next, add in salt, chilli powder and asofoetida and give it a mix
- Then, take the roasted peanuts and crush them finely. This makes the recipe more appetising
- Add the crushed peanuts to the mixture
- Add in the ragi flour, and rice flour and mix well with as much water as needed
- Make sure the mixture is not runny and has a good bind
- Once the mixture is ready, shape it into balls
- Air-fry them at 180 °C for 15 minutes
- Check the pakodas halfway, spray some oil and toss them well before you place them back on the air-fryer
- Once done, you can serve it hot with a cup of tea
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