Ragi Puttu

 Ragi Puttu

Finger Millet is high in fibre, calcium and iron.
Fiber in ragi give you a feeling of fullness which thereby reduces excess appetite and helps to control weight gain. So it is considered one of the best food for weight control. The iron content in ragi is  useful for anemic patients. Try this healthy breakfast....
Ingredients

   Finger millet flour/ragi flour - 1 cup
   Water - 4 tbsp
   Salt - a generous pinch
   Palm jaggery or sugar _(1/4 cup or as needed) as we are having it for its health benefits, it is advisable to avoid refined sugar which is not good for our health).
   Ghee -1/2 tsp(optional)
   Fresh grated coconut_ 1/2 cup

Method

Take ragi flour in a soft cotton cloth, fold it with the flour inside and steam covered for 10-12 minutes or until you get a nice aroma of steamed ragi flour.
In a plate, spread the steamed ragi flour.
Transfer it to a bowl. Add grated jaggery (or palm jaggery or sugar), ghee, grated coconut,salt and mix well. Add water, 1 tbsp at a time and mix well or rub the flour well with your fingers. The flour should have a slightly crumbled texture . Do not add too much water. I added only 4 tbsp of water for 1cup of ragi flour.(See  that there are no lumps). If required, you can put it in the mixie and blend for just 2 seconds. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a Pressure Cooker. Add 2 tsp of grated coconut to the bottom of the Chiratta Puttu Kutti (utensil for holding the flour). Follow with spoonfuls of ragi flour till you almost fill the Puttu Kutti. Top with 1 tsp coconut.
Steam for around 3-4 minutes so that it is fluffy and cooked. Delicious ragi puttu is ready. Serve with Banana or any spicy curry like Kadala Curry.