How long does Ragi Kali take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Ragi Kali serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Ragi Kali vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Ragi Kali?

1 cup Ragi Flour, 2 cup Water, ¼ tsp Salt, 1 tsp Sesame Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Ragi Kali?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Ragi Kali?

About 181 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Ragi Kali

Name: Ragi Kali
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 cup Ragi Flour; ¼ tsp Salt; 2 cup Water; For Boiling Water; 1 tsp Sesame Oil

Veg · One-pot meals

One-pot meals Vegan Low fat Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total20 min

Prep10 min

Cook10 min

Serves3

Per serving181 cal

Spicenot spicy

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3 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Ragi kali is a Tamil Nadu finger millet ball of ragi flour, water, salt and sesame oil, stirred smooth and rolled. Serves 3, 20 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

5 items

Cooking for3 servings

Ragi Flour1 cup
Salt¼ tsp
Water2 cup
WaterFor Boiling
Sesame Oil1 tsp

Contains: sesame.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	181kcal	543kcal
Protein	3.7g	11g
Carbohydrate	40g	121g
Fat	2.7g	8.1g
Fibre	5.8g	17g
Sugar	0.3g	0.9g

Method

1
Pour 1 cup water into a mixing bowl. Add the salt and 1 tsp of oil to the water. Add the Ragi flour and mix it continuously and quickly so that there are no lumps.
Ragi FlourSaltWater
2
Stir continuously and cook for 3 minutes When all the flour is mixed in properly, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover it and cook for 4 minutes. After 4 minutes, turn off the heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes, or until it has come down to a manageable temperature.
Water
3
Oil your hands. Divide this dough into three equal portions. Roll them into a ball. If it is still sticking to your hand, apply a little bit of oil on your hands, and then roll them. Serve with any gravy or lentil dish.
Sesame Oil

Before you start

How long does Ragi Kali take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Ragi Kali serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Ragi Kali vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Ragi Kali spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Ragi Kali?: 1 cup Ragi Flour, 2 cup Water, ¼ tsp Salt, 1 tsp Sesame Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Ragi Kali?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Ragi Kali?: About 181 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.