ragi simili / simili urundai/ ragi peanut sesame(ellu) balls
ragi simili / simili urundai/ ragi peanut sesame(ellu) balls
Ragi simil is nutritiously dense traditional sweet snack that is rich in vitamin E ,Iron,protein,fibre and calcium. At the same time tastes delicious. Here in our place we call it as elluchi in kannada. Really don’t know why they call it as simili. But sure I have tasted it in the hands of my grandmother made using Ulakkai which tastes totally different and delicious. Few would have tasted it while growing up but many would have forgotten or even missed to have this wonderful sweet. Long time have not tasted this Now tried hands on this relished with all the old memories. Panai vellam is a must for this but if you don’t have stock just use normal vellum. Same way black sesame seeds are the best but you can substitute
it with white ones if you don’t like black ellu. Combination of ragi, ellu and peanuts is a rare combo with invisible benefits. Each home have their own way of making this authentic sweet. Some steam cook the maavu(flour) then proceed with the steps as usual but I love to make it as roti then proceed. Whatever may be the way its not only delicious. Its healthy that you must give it to your family at least once in a month. Don’t miss to try this ragi simili sweet if you have not tried till now. Already have posted Ellu urundai recipe please check here.
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ragi simili / simili urundai/ ragi peanut sesame(ellu) balls
INGREDIENTS:
Ragi powder /Finger millet – 1 cup
Pinch of salt for dough
Jaggery powder/Vellam – 1/2 cup
Cardamom powder – 1 tsp
Sesame seeds / Ellu – 1/4 cup
Roasted peanuts(skin removed) – 1/2 cup
Ghee – as needed
METHOD:
1.Take a bowl with ragi powder add a pinch of salt.
2.Add water to make a chappathi dough consistency.
3.Keep a dosa pan when it heats up pat a portion of dough adding ghee to cook.
4.Cook both sides till nicely cooked.
5.Repeat for rest of the dough take out in a plate and let it cool.
6.Keep a kadai add sesame seeds roast till spluttering sound is heard take out in a plate.
7.Same way roast the peanuts take out when cool remove the skin
8.When cool make roti to pieces add to mixer jar and pulse.
9.Now add powdered jaggery with cardamom powder, peanuts and sesame pulse many times.
10. It will start to form a mass.
11.Take out and simply make shapes and make urundai.
12.Store in airtight container and relish.
ragi simili / simili urundai/ ragi peanut sesame(ellu) balls
Ingredients
- Ragi powder /Finger millet - 1 cup
- Pinch of salt for dough
- Jaggery powder/Vellam - 1/2 cup
- Cardamom powder - 1 tsp
- Sesame seeds / Ellu - 1/4 cup
- Roasted peanuts(skin removed) - 1/2 cup
- Ghee - as needed
Instructions
- Take a bowl with ragi powder add a pinch of salt.2.Add water to make a chappathi dough consistency.3.Keep a dosa pan when it heats up pat a portion of dough adding ghee to cook.4.Cook both sides till nicely cooked.5.Repeat for rest of the dough take out in a plate and let it cool.6.Keep a kadai add sesame seeds roast till spluttering sound is heard take out in a plate.7.Same way roast the peanuts take out when cool remove the skin 8.When cool make it to pieces add to mixer jar and pulse.9.Now add powdered jaggery with cardamom powder, peanuts and sesame pulse many times.10.It will start to form a mass.11.Take out and simply make shapes and make urundai.12.Store in airtight container and relish.
Notes
- Add palm jaggery if you have otherwise you can use normal jaggery.
- Amount of jaggery can be slightly increased but this given amount itself will be correct its your wish.
- Some add dry coconut but traditionally only above set of ingredients are added.
- Best to use black sesame seeds if not use white ellu also.