Ragi Idiyappam/ Finger Millet Idiyappam.

 Ragi idiyappam /Ragi flour idiyappam /Finger millet idiyappam is a healthy breakfast dish made with ragi flour (finger millet flour) and rice flour.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare Ragi Idiyappam / Finger Millet Idiyappam.

Ingredients:-

Ragi flour.         -1 cup
Rice flour.         -1/2 cup
Salt.                   - to taste
Oil.                    -1tsp
Grated coconut.- as required

Instructions:-

1). Sieve the finger millet flour /ragi flour and dry roast along with rice flour until nice aroma comes out .

2). In a small vessel boil 1 and 1/2 cup of water and keep aside.

Method:-

1). In a mixing bowl add roasted finger millet flour, rice flour, required salt, 1tsp oil and mix well. Add required boiled hot water little by little into the flour and mix the flour well and knead to a soft and thick dough. Keep aside the dough for 3 minutes to rest.

2). After 3 minutes knead the dough again using your hands.

3). Grease the idiyappam maker and idli moulds with little oil.

4). Fill the dough in the idiyappam maker and close it with its lid.Gently press the dough on the greased idli moulds and make ragi idiyappam.

5). Boil sufficient water in a steamer.Keep the idli moulds with ragi idiyappam inside the steamer. Steam cook the idiyappam for 8 to 10 minutes on medium flame.

6). Open the steamer lid and remove the idli moulds and allow the steam cooked ragi idiyappam to cool.Transfer the ragi idiyappam to a serving plate and garnish with grated coconut on the top.

 Ragi Idiyappam /Finger Millet Idiyappam is ready serve with any side dish of your choice.