SLC S-30-W2// "Tradional Steam Cooking-Raagi Puttu(Steamed Finger Millet Cake)"

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Assalamu Alaikum everyone. I hope everyone is well by the grace of Allah, I am also well Alhamdulillah. Today I am really happy to participate in the Second week of Steemit Learning Challenge Season 30. This week I will be participating in the "Steemit Challenge Season-30 Week-2 || "Traditional Steam Cooking- Raagi Puttu(Steamed Finger Millet Cake)" competition organized by the respected teacher @jyoti-thelight madam, thank you very much for organizing this great competition. So let's get started...!

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One of the best methods of cooking is steaming. Especially in this method, no oil is required while cooking. As a result, the quality and natural nutritional value of the food is maintained. So in today's episode, I will share with you the method of making a very popular and traditional healthy dish "Traditional Steam Cooking- Ragi Puttu (Steamed Finger Millet Cake)".

List the steamed dishes made in your region. Which one is your favorite and why? (2 Marks)

Below is a traditional list of different types of steamed or steamed dishes in our region of Bangladesh.👇

Bhapa Pitha: This Bhapa Pitha is one of the most popular winter dishes, made mainly from rice flour, fresh date molasses, and grated coconut.
Bibikhana Pitha: This is a traditional steamed cake or pitha made with rice flour, sugarcane jaggery, coconut and condensed milk.
Mera Pitha (or Dulli Pitha): This pitha is made from a mixture of rice flour and salt, shaped into small round balls or patties, and then steamed. This round, steamed pitha is a popular dessert or is eaten with meat broth.
Chitai Pitha: Although this pitha is fried in an open pan or pan, its main process is done by steaming it with a lid. However, hot and steamy Chitai Pitha tastes great with stuffing or meat.
Patisapta (steamed version): In different regions of our Bangladesh, these Patisapta pithas are not fried in oil but are simply steamed, and this pitha is very soft and fluffy.
Momo: This is a modern popular dish made of thin dough wrapped in steamed dumplings filled with vegetables or meat. It is one of the most popular dishes today.

One of my favorite steamed dishes is Bhapa Pitha, the reason for this is:

My favorite among steamed pies is Bhapa Pitha. And the main reason why it is the most favorite is that it is a completely oil-free and healthy pitha. It is basically steamed on an earthen stove, and it has an original taste that is not found in any other pitha. It is available in all regions of our country, especially in the mornings and nights of winter. And the combination of date molasses and sweet coconut melted inside this hot Bhapa Pitha seems like nectar to me. This Bhapa Pitha is nutritious as well as easy to digest, making it an ideal food for people of all ages.

Make the Raagi Puttu(Steamed Finger Millet Cake) that is shared in the course or make it as per your style, with a detailed step-by-step procedure along with images. (5 Marks)

Ragi flour or finger millet flour is a superfood rich in calcium and fiber. Here is an easy method to make this cake with ragi flour:

Ingredients:

Raghi flour: 500 grams
Sugar: 4 teaspoons
Salt: to taste
Cardamom: 4-5 (powdered)
Fresh grated coconut: 1 pices

The process of making (Step-by-Step) Ragi Puttu Cake (Recipe)"

Step 01

✔ I first put a pan on the stove, took ragi flour in the pan and roasted it on low heat for 2-3 minutes. Roasting the ragi flour will remove its rawness and give it a nice aroma. Once the ragi flour is roasted, I take it out in a bowl and leave it to cool.

Step 02

✔ When the fried dough cooled, I added a little salt. Then I sprinkled water little by little and mixed it gently with the palm of my hand. While mixing the flour with water, be careful not to overmix it, the mixture will be crumbly but if you hold it in your hand, it will form a lump.

Step 03

✔ At this stage, I put enough water in a pot and let it boil on the stove. One thing is, since I didn't have a steamer at home, I chose the pot.

Step 04

✔ I took a white cotton cloth and spread it evenly over the perforated lid. Then I spread the ragi flour mixture well between the cotton cloth on the lid. Now I cooked the mixture in boiling water for 15 minutes with the lid closed.

Step 05

✔ After steaming the ragi flour mixture for 15 minutes, I removed it to a plate and set it aside to cool.

Step 06

✔ I use a blender to grind 5 pieces of cardamom into powder.

Step 07

✔ I broke a whole coconut into two pieces. Then I used a coconut harvester to remove the coconuts.

Step 08

✔ At this stage, I added cardamom powder, grated coconut, and sugar to the steamed mixture and mixed the mixture well.

Step 09

✔ I now pressed this mixture into a plastic bowl, set it, and inverted the bowl onto a plate. Now our healthy Ragi Puttu cake was ready.

Final presentation of my recipe

Alhamdulillah! Finally my Idli recipe is now completely ready to serve.

✅ List the ingredients and their prices in your local currency and in STEEM.(1 Mark)

Below is a neatly arranged list of the prices of all the ingredients used to make the "Ragi Puttu (or Finger Millet Cake)" recipe shown in the image above. The prices are given in local currency (Bangladeshi Taka) and approximated in STEEM.

👉 Ingredients and Price List 👈

Ingredients	Quantity	BDT PRICE	STEEM PRICE
Ragi flour	500 gram	180 Tk	23.43 Steem
Coconut	1 pices	130 Tk	16.92 Steem
Sugar	100 gram	15 Tk	1.95 Steem
Cardamom and others		10 Tk	1.30 Steem

Total: Approximately 335 Taka ≈ 43.60 STEEM

📌 Note: Prices may vary slightly depending on the market and area.

📢 Special Note:📢

I am sharing another special thing with you. That is the main ingredient for making this Ragi Puttu Cake is Ragi Atta. I searched for this Ragi Atta in all the supermarkets and local grocery stores in our area but I could not find it anywhere. However, after searching for a lot, I finally found this Ragi Atta from the online Krishakbhai website. Later, I received it in my hand 3 days after ordering it, and I was able to make this Ragi Puttu Cake recipe. I am very happy that I can make the recipe despite all the obstacles.

✅ Make a good Presentation of your recipe with date tag and a selfie. (1 Mark)

This homemade finger millet or (ragi atta) cake is not only beautiful to look at, but also very beneficial for health. I have decorated this ragi puttu cake in two layers and coated it with white coconut in the middle and on top. Which has given it a wonderful snowy look. The cashew nuts arranged on top of the ragi puttu cake and the white coating of coconut around the plate and the almond garnishing on top have further enhanced the beauty. I think this ragi puttu cake, which is different from our home arrangements, will bring elegance to the breakfast table. However, I am making this ragi puttu cake for the first time and I have prepared it very perfectly and presented it to you.

I hope you liked my recipe for making Ragi Puttu Cake. I am really happy to participate in this challenge.

I want to invite my friend @suboohi @sergeyk @crismenia @pandjosepha @memamun @josepha @solaymann @max-pro @uzma4882 @jimiaera02, to join this contest.

Thank you very much for taking the time to read my post. May you all always be well and healthy by the grace of allah. I end here by wishing you all a long life.