Finger Millet Puttu
Ingredients
- Finger Millet (Ragi) Flour – 1 cup
- Grated Coconut – ½ cup
- Jaggery Powder – ¼ cup (adjust to taste)
- Water – ¼ to ⅓ cup
- Salt – a pinch
- Cardamom Powder – ¼ tsp
- Ghee – 1 tsp (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ragi Flour
- In a mixing bowl, add ragi flour and a pinch of salt.
- Sprinkle water little by little and mix with your fingers until the flour becomes moist and crumbly (not a dough).
- To check the right texture, take some flour and press it—it should hold shape but crumble when pressed again.
- Steam the Puttu
- Layer grated coconut and ragi flour alternately in a puttu steamer or idli steamer (starting and ending with coconut).
- Steam for 10-12 minutes on medium heat until the ragi is cooked and soft.
- Sweeten & Serve
- Transfer to a bowl and mix with jaggery powder, cardamom powder, and ghee (optional).
- Serve warm with banana(optional) or enjoy as is!
This nutritious and fiber-rich ragi puttu is a perfect evening snack or light breakfast! 😊
