Instructions
1
Boil water
Boil 2 cups of water in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add salt if using.
2
Add half the flour
Reduce flame to low. Add half the ragi flour slowly while stirring continuously with a wooden ladle to avoid lumps.
3
Stir vigorously
Keep stirring vigorously on low flame for 2-3 minutes. The mixture will start thickening.
4
Add remaining flour & cook
Add the remaining ragi flour. Stir vigorously and continuously until the dough forms a smooth, non-sticky ball that leaves the sides of the pan. This takes about 3-4 minutes.
5
Shape & serve
Wet your hands with water. Take portions of the hot dough and shape into smooth round balls. Serve immediately with saaru (rasam), soppu saaru (greens curry), or any dal.