Prep: 10 min | Cook: 7 min | Makes: ~12 laddoos

Ingredients

• Ragi flour – 1 cup (120 g)
• Jaggery powder – ¾ cup (100–120 g, to taste)
• Ghee – 3 tbsp (40–45 g)
• Cardamom powder – ½ tsp
• Finely chopped cashew/almond – 2 tbsp
• Pinch of salt (optional)

Process

1. Dry-roast ragi on low heat 5–7 min till aromatic.
2. Add ghee; take off heat.
3. Stir in jaggery, cardamom, salt, and nuts (residual heat helps bind).
4. While warm, shape into tight laddoos. Set 15–20 min.