SAMAI VELLA PUTTU/LITTLE MILLET PUTTU

I am making use of millets these days in my recipes not only to add them to the blog but also to add a healthy touch to the diet in our day to day food.As today is NAVATATHRI’s first day thought of sharing with you all this easy and tasty jaggery based sweet recipe which can be offered to GODDESS for the celebrations.I have Arisi Vella Puttu already in my blog,but this one I made with my own innovation.The process is simple and the ingredients even simpler. Puttu is usually made on Fridays during Navarathri celebrations.You can try this for breakfast even as this is a filling and nutritious recipe.I also made a savory version,but will post that later.I also learnt that you can include sugar or palm sugar in place of jaggery,it’s entirely up to your choice.

The roasting process is most important here and it should be golden brown in colour. The one I made with little millet was fast and totally delicious.I was pleased with the outcome and this is going to a regular preparation in my kitchen.As it is gluten free rich in calcium,protein and rich in minerals,it is suitable for all age groups.You can make the same with other types of millets and enjoy the benefits.Scroll down below for such an easy recipe.

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SAMAI VELLA PUTTU/LITTLE MILLET PUTTU

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dessert

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south indian

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15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Servings

cup

Ingredients

• 1 cup millet Little (samai)
• 1/2 cup coconut Grated
• 1/2 cup jaggery
• 1/2 tsp cardamom Powder
• 1 pinch turmeric Powder
• a few Cashewnuts
• a few Raisins

Course dessert Cuisine south indian Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Servings cup Ingredients 1 cup millet Little (samai) 1/2 cup coconut Grated 1/2 cup jaggery 1/2 tsp cardamom Powder 1 pinch turmeric Powder a few Cashewnuts a few Raisins

Instructions

1. Dry roast little millet in a pan.

   
2. Fry till golden brown.

   
3. Once cooled place samai in a blender.

   
4. Powder it nicely.

   
5. In a cup of hot water add turmeric powder.

   
6. In a plate add powdered millet and sprinkle turmeric water.

   
7. Check for the consistency.It should be like when you hold it it should form a ball and when you loosen it it should fall off.

   
8. Add powdered jaggery,coconut gratings and cardamom powder.

   
9. Mix well.

   
10. Steam the mixture in an idli pot.

    
11. Switch off the flame once done.

    
12. In a pan add ghee and fry till golden brown cashews and raisins.

    
13. Add the mixture to the steamed samai and jaggey puttu.

    
14. Offer to Goddess and serve as prasadam.

    

Recipe Notes

Notes

You can add any nuts of your choice.

Use pure ghee for that pleasing aroma.

Steam well the flour without any lumps.