HUNG CURD RAGI JOWAR PAKORAS

Ragi pakoda is a simple and tasty dish that can be made in no time. Ragi is a best food for weight control, diabetes and cooling the body. The jowar flour  is a rich source of key vitamins and minerals, though it contains a fairly high amount of calories and a small amount of fat. It's an excellent source of fiber, however, so it's worth incorporating into your diet. Bency rava gives crispiness to the pakoras. Try out this healthy Hung curd ragi jowar pakoras and enjoy your tea time.

INGREDIENTS

Ragi flour /finger millet flour                       - 1 cup

Makka cholam/ jowar flour                          - 1 cup

Bency rava                                                     - ¼ cup

Rice flour                                                        - ¼ cup

Hung curd                                                      - ½ cup

White til                                                          - 1 tbsp

Onion (chopped finely)                                 - 2 nos

Garlic (optional)                                             - 8 cloves

Garam masala powder                                  - 1 tbsp

Chilli powder                                                  - 1 tsp

Salt                                                                  - to taste

Oil                                                                   -for deep frying

METHOD

Take a mixing bowl, add ragi flour, jowar flour, rice flour, bency rava, chopped onion, hung curd garam masala powder, chilli powder, white til and required salt, mix well. Add a ladle full of hot oil to the dough and mix well.

No need to add water, if you feel the dough is very thick sprinkle some water.

Heat oil in frying pan, add the ragi mixture little by little (like small ball) and deep fry them on medium heat till dark brown or crispy.

Drain the excess oil and serve hot with chutney or ketchup with sliced onion rings.