Ragi Puttu - snack/snacks/breakfast

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It is rich in iron and calcium and highly recommended for kids. This ragi is also found to be good for diabetic patients. In Kerala state of India, puttu is very popular, which can be made from white rice, brown rice, corn flour, wheat flour, semolina etc.

Ingredients

• Ragi flour- 1/2 kg

• Grated Coconut- 1 cup

• Water- 1 cup (for mixing)

• Salt - as necessary

• Jaggery- 3/4 cup

Method

1. In a wide vessel, take 1/2 kg ragi flour. Add salt (as necessary) and little bit water and mix well.

2. Add some more water and mix well till it reaches the right consistency (neither dough nor powder form).

3. You can check the correct form by taking some flour in your hand and press it gently; if it falls apart you need to add more water. If it retains the shape of your hand, it is the right consistency to make puttu. You can check the salt now and add if it is necessary.

4. In the puttu kudam, fill water to its half volume. Keep it on the stove top and switch stove on.

5. In the puttu kutty, put the perforated disc at the bottom and fill a layer of grated coconut over it. Then add about 2 to 3 handful of prepared ragi flour in the puttu kutty.

6. Add another layer of grated coconut and add about 2 to 3 handful of prepared ragi flour over that. Again add one layer of grated coconut and add another 2 to 3 handful of ragi flour and cover with one layer of coconut. Close with the lid.

7. Place it on the puttu kudam and wait for few minutes for the steam to come out properly.

8. Wait for another 2 minutes and switch off the stove. Using a stick or a spoon, press the bottom side of puttu kutty and keep the puttu in a plate.