I made these similar to this Nankhatai and they taste very delicious. These are not 100% healthy as there is sugar used in it. If making them for toddlers or kids, do use organic sugar or jaggery. There is about 1 tsp sugar and 1.25 tsp ghee in each biscuit. I have used ghee and it can be replaced with unsalted butter. More Ragi RecipesRagi ladooEggless ragi cakeRagi coconut cookies
Preparation for ragi biscuits
- Add ragi flour to a mixing bowl.
- Next add in wheat flour or besan. You can use besan if you prefer to add some protein.
- Add the baking powder if using. You can also skip it. Please read the notes in the recipe card to know more.
- Add cardamom powder.
- You can powder 5 tbsps of sugar to get little over half cup. Use only half cup. You can also powder cardamoms along with sugar.
- Mix all of these well.
- Pour 6 tbdps ghee or soft butter. Make sure the ghee is melted and not hot.
- Mix well and make a dough. Do not knead but a good mix will help the sugar to dissolve and bind the flour. You may need little more ghee if you live in a cold weather. You can also use 1 to 2 tbsp milk if needed. I have not used milk but used about 7 tbsp ghee.
- Cover refrigerate for 30 mins. Preheat the oven at 170 C for 15 mins before baking.
How to make eggless ragi biscuits
- Divide the dough to 14 parts and make balls. Flatten them slightly.
- Prick with a fork.
- Bake for 12 to 14 mins. When they are done, they are nonsticky on top but slightly soft inside. They will firm up when completely cooled.
- Transfer them to a cooling rack. Cool completely. Store ragi biscuits in air tight steel or glass jar. They keep good for 3 weeks at room temperature.