Raagi and Fruits Cupcakes

Raagi and Fruits Cupcakes

About This Recipe

"Raagi & Fruits Cupcakes is a delightful baked treat made with wholesome ragi (finger millet) flour and fresh fruits, offering a perfect balance of taste and nutrition."

Raagi & Fruits Cupcakes is a nutritious recipe prepared with ragi flour, all-purpose flour, fresh fruits, natural sweeteners, and other wholesome ingredients. Rich in calcium, dietary fibre, antioxidants, and essential nutrients, it provides a healthy and satisfying snack or dessert option while delivering the natural goodness and fruity flavour in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Ragi flour
  • 1/2 cup Whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup Curd
  • 1/3 cup Cooking oil (cold pressed)
  • 1/2 cup + 1: tablespoon Sugar or jaggery
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Chopped strawberries and bananas
  • 1/8 tsp Strawberry essence
  • as needed Warm water if needed
  • 8-10 Strawberry slices dusted with flour for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

First, preheat the oven at
180 °c for 10 minutes.
Grease and line cupcake tin with paper liners.

Step 2

Then sieve the dry ingredients twice. Keep ready.
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Step 3

In a small bowl, mix lemon juice and milk. Keep covered. Take a larger bowl and beat together curd, oil, jaggery powder, vanilla for 5 minutes.
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Step 4

Add chopped fruits and mash well with a fork. Then slowly fold in the dry ingredients in the wet mixture. Alternate between adding milk and dry ingredients with spoon.
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Step 5

Add hot water to make it into dropping consistency. Do not overmix.
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Step 6

Drop scoop fulls of mixture into each of the cupcake liners. Leave some space at top for rising. Press a small strawberry piece on the top for garnish.
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Step 7

Bake at 180°c for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove and cover with a cloth for 10 to 15 minutes. Then enjoy yummy Ragi Choco Cupcakes with tea or coffee.

References-courtesy cook pad.

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