Mix the Ragi flour, Rice flour and Soya flour, add flax seeds and keep aside
In a thick bottom vessel, heat the water along with the oil, salt and crushed green peas
When it starts boiling add the ginger-chili paste
Shoot in the mixed flours, mix well and place a lid on top
After ten minutes, when the dough is moderately hot transfer it on to a big plate
Grease palms with oil and knead the dough. Make even sized medium balls
Place on a greased plate in a steamer and steam for 15 minutes
For Vaghar
Heat oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the mustardseeds, when they crackel, add the urad dal, red chilies, sesame seeds, hing,and curry leaves
Add the crushed peanuts and the steamed balls
Saute, cover and keep on a very low flame for afew minutes
Add the chopped coriander leaves and scrapedcoconut after putting off the flame
Add a dash of lime, adjust the seasoning and servehot by itself or with rasam, chutney or seasoned curds
Notes
Highlights
Ragi is high in calcium and vitamin D, both of which are beneficial to the bones
The isoflavones present in soy make it anti-diabetic and also increases your bodies' energy levels which in turn enhances a good mood which makes soy an appropriate food choice for diabetic patients
Peas' fiber and protein content are known to aid digestion, which can help balance blood sugar levels after a meal. On the glycemic index scale, peas are also low.
Flax seeds are high in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and other plant chemicals that may help with blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity, and heart disease risk factors.
Peanuts are high in unsaturated fat and other nutrients that help your body’s ability to regulate insulin