Ragi Kozhukattai is a wholesome and delicious sweet dumpling made with ragi flour, coconut, and jaggery.
This traditional South Indian recipe is packed with nutrients and offers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack or a festive treat, this millet-based delicacy is a must-try.
It’s naturally gluten-free and rich in fiber, making it great for kids and adults alike.
Give this simple and nourishing recipe a try, and enjoy the goodness of ragi in a tasty way!
Ragi Kozhukattai
Description
Ragi Kozhukattai is a delicious and wholesome steamed sweet made using ragi flour, jaggery, coconut, and peanuts. It’s naturally gluten-free, rich in fiber, and makes for a perfect guilt-free snack or festive treat. This traditional South Indian dumpling is soft, mildly sweet, and full of earthy flavor from finger millet. Easy to make and packed with nutrition, it's great for both kids and adults. Whether you're new to millet recipes or already love them, this kozhukattai is definitely worth trying at home!
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep Work
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Melt jaggery
Heat water in a pan, add jaggery, and stir until fully dissolved.
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Roast ragi flour
In a wide pan, dry roast ragi flour on low flame for 5 minutes until fragrant. -
Grind poha
Coarsely grind poha in a blender or food processor. -
Grind peanuts
Coarsely grind roasted peanuts until they reach a slightly crumbly texture.
Method
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Melt the jaggery
Heat water in a pan, add jaggery, and stir until fully dissolved. Strain to remove impurities.
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Roast ragi flour
In a wide pan, dry roast ragi flour on low flame for a few minutes until fragrant. -
Add poha
Add coarsely ground poha to the roasted ragi flour. Stir and roast well. -
Add coconut
Mix grated coconut into the pan and continue roasting. -
Add peanuts
Add coarsely ground roasted peanuts and combine everything well. -
Mix in jaggery syrup
Strain the melted jaggery into the mixture and mix well until combined. -
Add ghee & cardamom
Stir in ghee and cardamom powder, mixing everything until well incorporated. -
Shape the dumplings
Take portions of the mixture, press, and shape into small dumplings. -
Arrange & steam
Place dumplings on a greased plate and steam for 15 minutes on medium-low flame. -
Serve & enjoy
Once cooked, serve warm as a healthy and delicious snack.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 220kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Saturated Fat 3g15%
- Sodium 10mg1%
- Potassium 150mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Dietary Fiber 4g16%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 5g10%
- Iron 2 mg
- Magnesium 40 mg
- Zinc 1 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

User Reviews
Really delicious!