Finger Millet also known as Ragi is an ancient millet. Finger Millet Sevai is one of the best forms of ready to make dishes from Finger Millets. They are hygienically produced by Moon Foods. Apart from these health benefits, Ragi is also used extensively as a body coolant. Finger Millet Uses Whole grains like finger millet are connected to lower risk of heart disease. Finger millet is full of dietary fiber, which helps to control the “bad” cholesterol that can contribute to heart diseases like atherosclerosis. Soluble fiber absorbs cholesterol before it enters your bloodstream, maintaining a lower cholesterol level without medication. Millet has also been shown to raise “good” cholesterol levels and lower triglycerides, which are a kind of fat found in your blood. Cholesterol levels are one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease, so eating millet regularly may help keep your heart healthier. How to make Finger Millet Sevai Mix and sieve both the flours together in a large bowl along with salt. Add the boiling water little by little till it comes out to a glutinous mass. Mix slowly with a spoon as you pour water. Cover and rest for 3 -4 minutes till it has cooled. Then knead with oiled hands to a thickish dough. Make equal balls of this dough and cover with a wet cloth for 2 minutes Slightly grease the idiyappam press / murukku press and take one portion of this and press the idiyappam mould into fine sevai. Place directly into an Idli mould. Repeat with all the flour balls and steam for 10 – 14 minutes. Cool and fluff them a bit In another pan, heat oil. Temper mustard, curry leaves, chillies. Add chopped onions and blanched peas, salt and sautè well till onions turn pink. Now add the fluffed up idiyappam, grated coconut and lightly saute, taking care not to break the sevai (string hoppers). Switch off the stove. Add lemon juice, coriander leaves and serve with chilled yoghurt or any Chutney!
