Finger millet known as Ragi is is the smallest grain with high nutrients.Good for

diabetes,for building strong bones,repairing tissues lowering cholesterol levels,avoiding

fat build up in the liver,purifying blood and many more vital nutrients for good health.

I have posted a porridge for breakfast in my earlier posts too.Ragi/kurakkan porridge -(rye or finger millet)

Today i would like to share a ladoo recipe for the benefit of diabetic patients .

INGREDIENTS

100 gm millet flour

100 gm almonds (can use peanuts as a sustitute and variation)

100-150 gm jaggery

1/2 tsp.elaichi powder(cardamon powder)

pinch of salt

2-3 tblsp.ghee/olive oil.

METHOD

Heat the jaggery in a little water  till it is melted.(no need of thick syrup).

Roast the flour on a low flame in ghee or oil till you get the roasted aroma(do not brown it)

Powder the almonds in a food processor or blender.

Add the rest of the ingredients and blend for 2 minutes.

Transfer the blended flour to another bowl.Form into laddu.(extra oil or ghee may be

added if needed)

This can be stored for more than a week.