Foxtail Millet Flour
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Ingredients:
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1 cup Foxtail millet Flour
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1/4 cup Grated Coconut
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Water, as needed
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Salt, to taste
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Prepare the Foxtail millet Mixture:
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Take the Foxtail millet flour in a mixing bowl.
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Gradually add water, little by little, and mix until you get a crumbly texture.
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Add salt to taste and mix well.
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Steam the Foxtail millet Puttu:
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Use a puttu maker or a cylindrical steamer.
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Fill the bottom pot with water (around 1-2 inches) and bring it to a boil.
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Place the cylindrical portion on top of the boiling water.
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Layering:
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Start with a layer of grated coconut at the bottom of the cylindrical container.
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Add a layer of the prepared ragi mixture.
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Continue layering alternately with coconut and Foxtail millet until the container is almost full, ending with a layer of coconut on top.
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Steam:
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Close the lid and steam for 10-12 minutes or until the Foxtail millet puttu is cooked. Steam should come out from the top holes.
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Serve:
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Gently push the steamed Foxtail millet Puttu out of the cylinder onto a plate.
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Enjoy:
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Serve the Foxtail millet Puttu warm with banana, jaggery, or your favorite curry.
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This simple and nutritious Foxtail millet Puttu makes for a wholesome breakfast or snack.