Healthy Ragi Ball with Mutton Masala
1:1716 Jul 2026@annilravin
Learn how to make ragi balls (finger millet balls), a comforting and highly nutritious South Indian staple. Chef Annil demonstrates how to whisk ragi flour with water, cook it to a smooth paste in a nonstick pan, and enhance it with a splash of coconut oil. Learn the traditional technique of shaping the warm mixture into perfect rustic balls using a metal bowl. Serve these hot, steaming ragi balls with a rich, flavorful mutton masala curry for a comforting and nourishing meal.
Healthy Ragi Ball with Mutton Masala
Ingredients
Method
- Add ragi flour and half a liter of water into a mixing bowl.
- Whisk thoroughly until there are no lumps in the bowl.
- Whisk in a pinch of pink Himalayan salt.
- Bring an additional 500ml of water to a boil in a nonstick pan.
- Pour the ragi mixture into the boiling water and stir continuously as it thickens.
- Stir in a splash of coconut oil at the end to enhance flavor.
- Lightly grease a metal bowl with coconut oil.
- While the mixture is still warm, place a portion into the greased bowl and swirl it around to shape it into a smooth, rustic ball.
- Serve hot with warm mutton masala.
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