Sugar
Free Ragi Laddu
Ragi Laddu is a delicious & healthy sweet option,
specially its more beneficial for the peoples having diabetics and sugar
problem. As this laddu doesn’t require sugar or Oil / Ghee for preparation.
Health
Benefits of Ragi:
Ragi flour is one of the best non-dairy sources of calcium as
compared to any other grains. Calcium is critical for healthy bones and teeth
and prevention of osteoporosis - a disease which weakens the bones.
The Ragi grain's seed skin is rich in polyphenols and
dietary fibres as compared to rice, wheat etc. The low glycemic index reduces
food cravings and maintains the digestive pace, consequently, keeping blood
sugar within the safe range.
Vital amino acids like Methionine and Lysine present in
Ragi makes the skin tissues less disposed to wrinkles and sagging.
Regular consumption of Ragi is most beneficial for
conditions of anxiety, depression and insomnia. The presence of antioxidants,
mainly Tryptophan and amino acids acts as natural relaxants.
Ragi having high amount of dietary fibre which keeps the stomach full for longer and
prevents unwanted cravings, which leads to a minimised appetite and weight
loss.
Ingredients:
- Ragi Flour (250 Gms)
- Dates (75 Gms)
- Khismis / Resins (1 tbspn)
- Peanuts (2 tbspn)
- Rasi / Til / Seasme Seed (4 tbspn)
- Kaju / Cashew Nut (25 Gms)
- Almonds (25 Gms)
- Elaichi / Cardamom (4-5 Nos.)
Preparation
Time:
Preparation time as less as 30 min
Ways
of Preparation:
Take Ragi flour in a frying pan and fry it on medium flame
for around 5-6 minutes, Stir it continuously to avoid burning of the ragi.
In a pan fry the peanuts seeds. While frying peanuts use
medium flame and stir it in between. Once peanut is fried remove the skin of
it.
Fry the Broken Kaju & Almonds and also fry the Rasi /
Til until its start changing it colour to slight brown.
Take this fried Ragi flour in a mixer jar and add the dates(use
sugar or gud less dates), khismis & fried peanuts into it. Also, add cardamom
for flavour purpose. Grind it properly until the dates mixed into flour
properly to becomes sticky.
One mixing is done, remove the mixture into a plate and add fried
rasi/til, Kaju & Almonds into it. Mix it properly. Now prepare balls from
it, also you can give any shape as you wish, Just make sure that tightly press the
dough so that it can take the shape and binds properly.
Now the Sugar-Free Ragi Laddu is prepared, You can store
this laddu in for 10-15 days in a cool & dry place.
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