ragi string hopper - sweet ( ராகி இனிப்பு இடியாப்பம் )

Ragi String Hopper - Sweet
ராகி இனிப்பு இடியாப்பம் 

Ingredients:
Ragi flour ( ராகி மாவு) - 1 cup
Salt ( ஒரு சிட்டிகை உப்பு) - a pinch
Shredded coconut ( துருவிய தேங்காய்) - 2 tablespoon
Powdered Jaggery ( நாட்டு சக்கரை (அ) பொடித்த வெல்லம்) - 2 tablespoon

Add a pinch of salt to the ragi flour. Add hot water while stirring continuously. 

Make a smooth dough, knead well and let it cool. 

In a steamer plate, spread a clean cotton cloth. Form the hopper using the string hopper press. Steam for 4 to 6 minutes.

Grease your fingertips with butter/ ghee and loosen the string hoppers and let it cool a bit. Add powdered jaggery and shredded coconut. Toss well and serve.
 Do not mix or stir with a ladle. If done, it will form clumps. 

My Notes:
Ready to eat string hopper is the trend today. Most of the time I also buy the fresh ready to eat idiyappam, the name for string hopper in Tamil, from the Indian grocery shops. But once in a while have tried this. The flavour of ragi is definitely different when made with fresh flour. Still, the best is to grind your own ragi flour from the grain, which was a regular practice with the previous generation. The methods are cut short for the convenience of a busy life.
This food is an ideal breakfast for the young and old. Do incorporate this healthy dish into your meal planning to show varieties.
If you are not of a sweet tooth person, a savoury version can also be prepared using the plain steamed string hopper.