Ragi Puttu with Maple syrup is yet another fusion recipe, which I tried. The result was really astonishing, as the puttu was soft and fluffier than the normal.
In a mixing bowl, add raagi flour and ¼th teaspoon of salt.
Sprinkle little water and rub them between fingers, so that the each particle of the flour gets moistened. Repeat this process until entire flour gets moistened up evenly.
Test 1: To test for perfection, hold a fistful of flour and drop them. And the flour slightly holds the shape but should breaks, like in the picture.
Next process is steaming, get ready with the steamer. Grate coconut and keep them ready for arranging.
In the puttu maker, put the shield ring to the bottom. Add a fistful of moistened flour followed by a 2 tablespoon of grated coconut.
Until the puttu maker is filled to 90% of its capacity.
In medium flame, Steam it for about 7-10 minutes or until steam starts escaping through the lid.
Add vanilla extract(which is optional, add ground cardamom to substitute it). Followed by maple syrup.
Using hand combine the syrup, grated coconut well. For serving Ragi Puttu, use any bowls as molds.