Easy Pressure Cooker Ragi Kali with Onion Chutney

Steps

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   In a large bowl, add one cup of ragi flour and mix it with one cup of water, making sure there are no lumps.
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   Add the salt and ghee, then mix thoroughly again until the batter is smooth.
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   In a separate pot, heat two cups of water on high flame, pour in the mixed batter, and stir continuously to avoid lumps until it starts to thicken slightly, then turn off the heat.
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   Transfer this partially cooked batter into the pressure cooker container, add two more cups of water, mix, and close the lid.
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   Cook on high flame until three whistles sound, then turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally while you set it aside.
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   While the pressure releases, prepare the peanut-coconut chutney: add a cup of grated coconut to a blender jar.
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   Add about half a handful of garlic cloves, three tablespoons of roasted split chickpeas, and five tablespoons of peanuts (slightly more than a quarter cup).
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   Add three green chilies, three dried red chilies, cumin seeds, and tamarind to taste, then blend with water into a smooth chutney.
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   Heat a little oil in a pan, add the chopped onion, and sauté until it turns soft and slightly translucent, releasing its aroma.
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    Mix the sautéed onion into the blended chutney and stir well to add depth of flavor. The chutney is now ready; set it aside.
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    Open the pressure cooker once the pressure has fully released; the ragi kali should now be fully cooked, thick and smooth like a halwa.
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    The ragi kali can be enjoyed either hot or after it cools down, both taste great; alternatively, while still warm, scoop a spoonful into a wetted small bowl and swirl it to shape into a small ball as a snack.
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    This amount serves about three people comfortably; if you have more people, scale up all the ingredient quantities accordingly. Serve it together with the peanut-coconut chutney made earlier for the best taste.
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