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Sunday, August 26, 2012

Ragi(Finger-Millet) and Cracked Wheat Idli

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Second recipe from Tamalapaku: Ragi Idli/Steam Finger Millet Cakes. I pretty much followed the base recipe but substituted Cracked Wheat instead of Cracked Rice/Idli Rava. I had it with pressure cooked chicken curry (~ to the one I posted last week) and Stuffed Egplant in Kadai Gravy.
Ingredients:
  • 2 Cups Ragi Flour
  • 3/4 Cup Whole and Hulled Black Gram/Urad Dhal
  • 1/2 Cup Cracked Wheat
  • 1 Cup Warm Water
  • A pinch of Baking Soda
  • Salt, as needed (to be added post-fermentation)
Procedure:
  • Soak the Black Gram for 4 hours.Soak the Cracked Wheat in Warm Water for 15-20 minutes. 
  • Grind the Black Gram to a smooth paste with little water. Mix the Black Gram batter and Ragi Flour with little Water.
  • Add the soaked cracked wheat to the batter along with the baking soda. 
  • Add water to until the mixture reaches a batter-like consistency. The mixture shouldn't be thick or runny. Let the mixture sit and ferment in a warm spot overnight. It might take upto 18hrs in cold places.
  • Once the volume has almost doubled and the mixture has a distinctive odor, it is fermented. It can be used rightaway and the leftover can be refrigerated upto 3-4 days.
  • Stir in the salt before using.
  • Grease the Idli moulds and pour little batter. 
  • Steam it for 15-20 minutes.
  • Tastes best when consumed hot/warm with spicy chutney or spicy chicken kurma and eggplant gravy.



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11 comments:

  1. healthy and super nutritious idli
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  2. very nutritious breakfast

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  3. I have never tried ragi idlis, but they look nice.

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  4. Such a healthy mix of ingredients -- will definitely have to try these soon.

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  5. One healthy packed meal CL..those ragi idlis are looking so inviting..not to mention those eggplants..

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  6. Very healthy alternative... Would love to try .. And eating them with Eggplants ?? You seriously have woken up my senses ;)

    Glad to be a follower, would look forward to fantastic recipes like this one.

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