How long does Ragi Pakoda take?

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

How many people does Ragi Pakoda serve?

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

Is Ragi Pakoda vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Ragi Pakoda spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Ragi Pakoda?

2 cup Ragi Flour, 1 cup Roasted Gram Flour, 1½ cup Moringa Leaves (Murunga Keerai), ½ cup Roasted Gram, 2 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, 2 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Ragi Pakoda?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Ragi Pakoda?

About 349 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Ragi Pakoda

Name: Ragi Pakoda
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 cup Ragi Flour; 1 cup Roasted Gram Flour; 2 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 1½ cup Moringa Leaves (Murunga Keerai); 1 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Cumin; ½ cup Roasted Gram; 1½ cup Water; For Deep Frying Oil; 1 sprigs Fried Curry Leaves

20 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

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2 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as ragi pakora · Veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & Starters Vegan Low fat Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free

Ragi pakoda from a batter of ragi flour, roasted gram flour, moringa leaves and cumin, deep-fried by hand. Quick, mild, makes 6, 20 minutes, with video.

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

10 items

6 people

Ragi Flour2 cup
Roasted Gram Flour1 cup
Red Chilli Powder2 tbsp
Moringa Leaves (Murunga Keerai)1½ cup
Salt1 tsp
Cumin2 tsp
Roasted Gram½ cup
Water1½ cup
OilFor Deep Frying
Fried Curry Leaves1 sprigs

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	349kcal	2094kcal
Protein	14g	82g
Carbohydrate	66g	393g
Fat	6.4g	38g
Fibre	11g	66g
Sugar	1.1g	6.6g

Method

1
To a bowl add the ragi flour, Roasted Gram powder, Red Chilli powder, moringa leaves, salt, Cumin seeds and water and mix it into a thick batter.
Ragi FlourRoasted Gram FlourRed Chilli PowderMoringa Leaves (Murunga Keerai)SaltCuminRoasted GramWater
2
Heat oil in a kadai. Take little parts of the batter with your hands and drop them in to the oil. Deep fry them for 3-4 minutes on a medium flame . Transfer it to a plate lined with tissue. Garnish it with some fried curry leaves and serve it hot.
OilFried Curry Leaves

Before you start

How long does Ragi Pakoda take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Ragi Pakoda serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Ragi Pakoda vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Ragi Pakoda spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Ragi Pakoda?: 2 cup Ragi Flour, 1 cup Roasted Gram Flour, 1½ cup Moringa Leaves (Murunga Keerai), ½ cup Roasted Gram, 2 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, 2 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Ragi Pakoda?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Ragi Pakoda?: About 349 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.