Ragi Idiyappam | kezhvaragu idiyappam is really a very healthy and tasty breakfast. It is very good for the people with diabetics and people with low iron level.
Ragi idiyappam | kezhvaragu idiyappam recipe with easy step by step pictures for your easy understanding and learning.
Ragi Idiyappam Recipe
Ragi idiyappam or Kezhvaragu Idiyappam or Finger millet String hoppers has become my family favorite now a days. My kids started loving it, when I explained the goodness of Ragi and I am surprised to see they didn’t deny or complain about it. Do try out this healthy Ragi idiyappam recipe and comment.
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step by step instructions of ragi idipappam
Ingredients
Ragi Flour – 2 cups
Rice flour – 1/2 cup ( idiyappam flour )
Boiling water – 4 to 5 cups ( + or – )
Oil – 2 tsp
Salt – as per taste
Sugar – as per taste and for garnishing
Grated coconut – for garnishing
Method
1. Take the correct amount of flours. Dry roast the Ragi flour for 5 to 6 min.
2. Add the rice flour, mix with Ragi flour and again roast for just 3 min. Switch off the stove. Allow to cool down. Add the salt and mix it.
3. Add the boiling water little by little and keep on mixing the flours, until they become soft and pliable. Add the oil and mix.
4. Take a handful portion of flour and fill the idiyappam mould or Sev press. ( I tried with idiyappam mould, but could not press it, so used the murukku sev press ).
5. Press the mould on the idiyappam plates or idli plates. Steam cook them for 8 to 10 min.
6. Once cooked, serve hot by sprinkling sugar and grated coconut.
Tasty and Healthy Ragi Idiyappam is ready.
Notes:
1. Since the Ragi flour is bit coarse, I used the murukku sev press.
2. Addition of grated coconut is purely optional.
Recipe to make Ragi Idiyappam
Ragi idiyappam | Kezhvaragu Idiyappam | Finger Millet String Hoppers
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Ragi Idiyappam | kezhvaragu idiyappam is really a very healthy and tasty breakfast. It is very good for the people with diabetics and people with low iron level.
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
South Indian
Keyword:
finger millet string hoppers, kezhvaragu idiyappam, ragi idiyappam
Servings: 4
Calories: 298 kcal
Ingredients
- Ragi Flour – 2 cups
- Rice flour – 1/2 cup idiyappam flour
- Boiling water – 4 to 5 cups + or –
- Oil – 2 tsp
- Salt – as per taste
- Sugar – as per taste and for garnishing
- Grated coconut – for garnishing
Instructions
-
Take the correct amount of flours. Dry roast the Ragi flour for 5 to 6 min.
-
Add the rice flour, mix with Ragi flour and again roast for just 3 min. Switch off the stove. Allow to cool down. Add the salt and mix it.
-
Add the boiling water little by little and keep on mixing the flours, until they become soft and pliable. Add the oil and mix.
-
Take a handful portion of flour and fill the idiyappam mould or Sev press. ( I tried with idiyappam mould, but could not press it, so used the murukku sev press ).
-
Press the mould on the idiyappam plates or idli plates. Steam cook them for 8 to 10 min.
-
Once cooked, serve hot by sprinkling sugar and grated coconut.
Recipe Notes
Since the Ragi flour is bit coarse, I used the murukku sev press.
Addition of grated coconut is purely optional.
*post published on June 12 2015. Updated with recipe.
We call this ragi shavige in Kannada…looks very delicious
Healthy and nicely made. I've never made string hoppers before. Only know how to eat.
Healthy ragi idiyappams, looks delicious..