Ingredients: 2 cups Ragi Flour (Finger Millet/ Nagli),1-1/2 cups Fresh coconut – grated,2-1/2 cups Jaggery – Organic,1/4 cup Ghee – adjustable
Time in minutes: 65 Servings: 10 Course: Dessert Diet: Vegetarian
Instructions: To begin making the Ragi Halbai recipe, soak ragi for 6 to 8 hours. Drain the water and then grind it with grated coconut to a fine paste.In a pan add a little water, jaggery and dissolve it until it completely. Boil the mixture for 1 minute on medium flame until you see bubbles.Now add the ragi coconut halbai paste and slowly start stirring, ensuring there are no lumps.You have to do this for a long time on low flame (at least 30 minutes) until the Ragi Halbai thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.Now smear ghee on a plate and spread the Ragi Halbai evenly. Allow the Ragi Halbai to cool and then cut into desired shapes.Serve Ragi Halbai Recipe on festivals or as a dessert after your meal of Karnataka Style Sabbasige Rasam, Karnataka Style Kadale Kaalu Saaru and Steamed Rice.