Nutritious Finger Millet Energy Balls (Chimli)
1 hour 15 minutes
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About Nutritious Finger Millet Energy Balls (Chimli)
Craving a healthy and delicious energy boost? These South Indian Finger Millet Energy Balls (Chimli) are packed with flavor and nutrients, offering a delightful blend of roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and the subtle sweetness of jaggery.Made with cooked finger millet, these no-bake treats are a perfect grab-and-go breakfast, afternoon snack, or post-workout fuel. They're incredibly easy to make and offer a convenient way to experience the wholesome goodness of this ancient grain.Traditionally known for its health benefits, including anemia prevention, these energy balls are a guilt-free indulgence that will nourish your body and tantalize your taste buds.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep1 hour
Cook15 minutes
Total1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
For the Finger Millet Roti
- ¾ cup Ragi Flour
- ¾ cup Water or as needed
- ⅛ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Ghee for cooking roti and greasing, or sesame oil
For the Energy Balls
- ½ cup Peanuts
- ½ cup Sesame Seeds white or black
- ⅛ cup Desiccated Coconut
- ⅛ tsp Cardamom Powder
- ⅛ tsp Ginger Powder dry
- ¾ cup Jaggery plus 1 tbsp, powdered
- 1 tsp Ghee for greasing palms
Instructions
- Dry roast the peanuts until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove the skins and let them cool completely.
- In the same pan, dry roast the sesame seeds until they splutter and become fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Dry roast the desiccated coconut briefly until fragrant. Combine it with the cardamom powder and ginger powder. Let the mixture cool.
- In a saucepan, heat the water with salt. Set aside.
- Sift the finger millet flour into a pan and dry roast it over medium heat until a pleasant aroma develops. This enhances the nutty flavor of the flour.
- Remove the roasted flour from the heat. Gradually add the hot salted water to the flour, mixing continuously to form a soft dough. Be careful not to add too much water at once.
- Divide the dough into three equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball.
- Heat a flat skillet or tawa over medium heat. Lightly grease your hands with ghee or sesame oil. Place one dough ball on the hot tawa and gently flatten it into a thin roti using your fingers or a rolling pin.
- Cook the roti for a minute or two on each side, or until lightly golden brown. Repeat with the remaining dough balls. Let the rotis cool completely.
- Tear the cooled rotis into small pieces and place them in a mixer jar. Grind into a fine powder.
- Add the roasted peanuts to the mixer and pulse a few times until coarsely ground.
- Add the powdered jaggery to the mixer and pulse until well combined.
- Add the roasted sesame seeds and the coconut mixture to the mixer. Pulse until everything is evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Knead gently until it comes together.
- Grease your palms with ghee. Roll small portions of the mixture into bite-sized balls.
Recipe Notes
Good To Know
- Adjust sweetness according to your taste.
- Chimli balls can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Alternatively, store at room temperature for 2–3 days.
Expert Tips
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality honey or maple syrup as a sweetener.
- If the mixture is too sticky to roll, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before shaping.
- Get creative with coatings! Try rolling the chimli balls in chopped nuts, desiccated coconut, or sprinkles.
Storage Instructions
- Store chimli balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 7mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
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Looks so good! Can’t wait to try it.
Looks so flavorful! Thanks for posting.
This looks so inviting! Thank you.
Sometimes reading a recipe just excites me to enter the kitchen. Especially the healthy ones. This is one of the must-try recipes.