Ragi(Finger Millet), Black Chick Pea & Mung Bean Pakoda(Snack)

Know what you Eat – Craving for some fried snack, go for this low carb and high protein and tasty

pakodas. Finger millet is actually a seed which is much more superior to rice or wheat in

nutritional terms, providing highest levels of calcium,antioxidants, phytochemicals and high

levels of dietary fiber  which makes it easy and slowly digestible. This slow digestion is very useful for

people with diabetes as it does not cause any sugar highs. The bulkiness of the fiber and the slower

digestion rate makes us feel fuller for a longer time. Black Chick Pea & Green Mung bean are very

good source of protein, iron and dietary fiber. This is very ideal for carb watchers, kids and people

on gluten free diet.



Finger Millet is a staple in our house and i make lot of dishes using this healthy grain/seed, mixed

in 60, 40 proportion with Black Chick Pea & Green Mung Bean which will be perfect combination of complex carbohydrate and protein mix. If you are craving for fried munchies go for these as they

are much healthier than store bought chips with empty calories and they do taste awesome.



Preparation Time – 5-10 minutes

Cooking Time – 20 minutes

Serves – 4



Ingredients



Ragi(Finger Millet) Flour – 6 oz

Black Chick Pea Flour – 2 oz

Green Mung Bean Flour – 2 oz

Onion – 1 medium sized

Green chili – 1 chopped finely

Salt – 1 tsp

Fennel seeds – 1/2 tsp

Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp

Red Chili powder – 1/2 tsp

Ginger garlic paste – 1/2 tsp

Water  to make a dough

Oil for frying



Method



1) Combine ragi flour, black chick pea flour and green mung flour.

2) Add turmeric powder, salt, chopped green chili, red chili powder, onion,

fennel seeds, chopped onion and add water little by little to make a dough

consistency.

3) Heat oil in a wide mouthed pan and once hot put these ragi pakodas

and deep fry little they are well cooked and crispy turning them in between.

4) Drain oil using a slotted spoon and keep them in a colander.

5) Place them in paper towel to remove any excess oil and serve hot

with any chutney of your choice.

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