Ragi Pakoda – Finger Millet Pakoda

Pakoda is an addictive snack, especially on a rainy day it is divine to munch with a hot cup of coffee. This Ragi Pakoda is a healthier version made with ragi flour/finger millet flour. I already have a few pakoda recipes posted earlier. This Ragi Pakoda was a super hit like the other pakodas as well. Chotu did not like the look of it, but after tasting he just loved it. So if u are like him, do not underestimate this pakoda by its looks!!

Now to the recipe..

[Preparation Time-10 mins : Cooking Time- 10 mins]

Ingredients:

• Ragi Flour – 1 1/2 cups
• Rice Flour – 2 tbsp
• Onion – 2
• Green chillies – 2 (finely chopped)
• Ginger – 1 inch piece (finely chopped)
• Curry leaves – a sprig
• Salt – as needed
• Oil – to deep fry

Method:

• Chop onions, green chilly and ginger finely. Take it in a wide bowl. Add ragi flour, rice flour and required salt to it. Meanwhile heat a pan with oil enough to deep fry.

• Add a tbsp of hot oil to the above mixture. Mix well with a spoon or back side of a ladle so that all the ingredients mix well.

• Add little bit of water and mix well. It should be in the form of a thick dough. Take small bite size pieces of the mixture and drop it in the hot oil.

• Deep fry it in medium flame until the oil stops sizzling. Drain it in paper towels.

Thats it!! Ragi Pakoda is ready!!

Snack on with a hot cup of coffee!!

Tips:

1. Green chillies and curry leaves give a unique flavour and taste. So do not skip it.
2. Adjust green chillies according to the spiciness u need.
3. After mixing all the ingredients, make the pakoda immediately. Else the onions will ooze out water and make the mixture watery.