Ragi Idiyappam | String Hoppers with Finger Millet Flour
This is the recipe for the perfect springy soft Ragi Idiyappam. It is light on the stomach, delicious and super nutritious to boot.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Ragi Flour
- 1/2 + 1/2 tsp Oil
- Salt to Taste
- Boiling Water
Instructions
Making the Ragi Idiyappam Dough
- Add the salt to the ragi flour.
- Add boiling water in small amounts and mix with a spoon till it starts to form a ball.
- Wait for a couple of minutes for the dough to cool.
- Knead with fingers to form a ball.
- Add 1/2 tsp oil.
- Mix well.
- Set aside for 5 minutes.
Making the Ragi Idiyappam
- Pour water into the steamer/pressure cooker for steaming the Idiyappam and bring to a boil.
- Grease the slots of idli plates.
- Divide the dough into 4 to 6 portions.
- Fit the medium sev plate into a Chakli press.
- Add one portion of dough into the Chakli press and create a nice circle in each slot of the idli plate.
- Repeat the process till all the dough is used up.
- Steam for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the steamer rest for 10 minutes.
- Open and gently demold the Ragi Idiyappam.
- Serve hot with sweetened milk, sweetened coconut milk, Vegetable Kurma or Vegetable Stew.