Ragi Bonda | Ragi Vada | Nachni Pakoda | Healthy Starters | TipyTops

Ragi Bonda, also known as Ragi Vada or Nachni Pakoda, is a healthy and popular snack from the Kongunad region of Tamil Nadu. Made using finger millet (ragi) flour and rice flour, this traditional snack is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside 😍.

Ingredients

• Ragi Flour (Nachni) – 1 cup (250 ml) + ½ cup (125 ml)

• Rice Flour – ½ cup (125 ml)

• Onion (chopped) – 2

• Green Chilli (chopped) – 2–4

• Coriander Leaves & Curry Leaves (chopped) – 1 cup

• Cooking Soda – ¼ tsp

• Salt – as per taste

• Cumin Seeds (Jeera) – 1 tsp

• Oil – 1 tbsp

Preparation Method 👩‍🍳

In a mixing bowl, sieve 1½ cups of ragi flour (nachni) and ½ cup of rice flour using a strainer.

"Yaan Petra Inbam Peruga Ivvaiyagam"

(Let's the World get the same Bliss that I got from our lord)

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Rich in calcium, iron, fibre, and protein, ragi makes this bonda a nutritious evening snack that is light on the stomach and pairs perfectly with a hot cup of tea or coffee ☕🌿. Simple to prepare and full of flavour, this recipe is ideal for health-conscious food lovers.

In this recipe, let’s see how to make Ragi Bonda / Ragi Vada at home in a few easy steps.

Preparing the Batter

Add: 2 chopped onions, 2–4 chopped green chillies and 1 cup chopped coriander and curry leaves

¼ tsp cooking soda and Salt as required

1 tbsp oil and 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

Add water little by little and mix well to form a thick batter.

Once mixed, cover the bowl with a lid and rest the batter for 10–15 minutes.

Frying the Ragi Bonda

Heat oil in a kadai over medium flame.

Once the oil is hot, slowly drop small portions of the ragi batter into the oil.

Deep fry the bondas, turning them in between, until they are evenly cooked and golden brown.

Remove from oil and drain excess oil.

Serving Suggestions ☕🍽️

Serve these hot and crispy Ragi Bondas with:

• Coconut chutney

• Green chutney

• Tomato ketchup

Crispy, tasty, and nutritious—this traditional millet snack is sure to become a family favourite.

Perfect as a healthy evening snack with tea or coffee 😋✨.

That’s it! You Healthy Ragi Bonda is ready 🌟✨

Final Note ❤️

I hope you enjoyed this authentic Kongunad-style Ragi Bonda recipe and give it a try in your kitchen soon. Including millets like ragi in your diet is a great way to stay healthy without compromising on taste.

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