Kelveragu Barfis / Ragulu Barfis / Nachani Barfis/ Ragi Barfis

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp ghee
• ½ cup ragi flour
• ¾ cup jaggery fine chopped
• ¼ cup almond powder
• 1 tsp sesame seeds roasted
• ¼ cup milk
• ¼ tsp cardamom powder

STEPS:

• Heat the ghee in a broad non-stick pan, add the ragi flour, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
• Add the jaggery, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
• Add the almond powder, milk and cardamom powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
• Put the mixture into a greased aluminum tin and spread it evenly.
• Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top.
• Cool slightly then refrigerate for 2 hours or till firm.
• Cut into 18 equal pieces using a sharp knife.
• Serve or store in an air-tight container and use as required.

NOTE:

• Add pinch of salt for taste

DISCLAIMER: The effects of added sugar intake-higher blood pressure, inflammation, weight gain, diabetes, and fatty liver disease -are all linked to an increased risk for heart attack and stroke.