Ragi Idiyappam | String Hoppers with Finger Millet Flour

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Ragi Flour
• 1/2 + 1/2 tsp Oil
• Salt to Taste
• Boiling Water

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Making the Ragi Idiyappam Dough ---

2. 2

   Add the salt to the ragi flour.

3. 3

   Add boiling water in small amounts and mix with a spoon till it starts to form a ball.

4. 4

   Wait for a couple of minutes for the dough to cool.

5. 5

   Knead with fingers to form a ball.

6. 6

   Add 1/2 tsp oil.

7. 7

   Mix well.

8. 8

   Set aside for 5 minutes.

9. 9

   --- Making the Ragi Idiyappam ---

10. 10

    Pour water into the steamer/pressure cooker for steaming the Idiyappam and bring to a boil.

11. 11

    Grease the slots of idli plates.

12. 12

    Divide the dough into 4 to 6 portions.

13. 13

    Fit the medium sev plate into a Chakli press.

14. 14

    Add one portion of dough into the Chakli press and create a nice circle in each slot of the idli plate.

15. 15

    Repeat the process till all the dough is used up.

16. 16

    Steam for 6 to 8 minutes.

17. 17

    Turn off the heat and let the steamer rest for 10 minutes.

18. 18

    Open and gently demold the Ragi Idiyappam.

19. 19

    Serve hot with sweetened milk, sweetened coconut milk, Vegetable Kurma or Vegetable Stew.