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ragi flour

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: semolina

Quinoa flour is gluten-free and nutritious, while semolina is more commonly available.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: cumin seeds

💰Cheaper: black sesame seeds

Cumin seeds add a different flavor profile, while black sesame seeds are often less expensive.

urad dal

🥗Healthier: moong dal

💰Cheaper: split peas

Moong dal is lighter and easier to digest, while split peas are more affordable.

chana dal

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: yellow lentils

Red lentils cook faster and are nutritious, while yellow lentils are budget-friendly.

In a bowl, take 1 cup of sprouted ragi flour.

Gradually add water and mix until crumbly; do not knead.

Prepare an idly steamer with boiling water and oil a steamer plate.

Spread the ragi flour evenly on the plate and steam for about 10 minutes.

In a pan, heat 2 tbsp of oil.

Add 1 tsp of chana dal and 1 tsp of urad dal; roast until golden brown.

Add 1 tbsp of peanuts (optional) and roast them as well.

Add 1/2 tsp of mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds, a pinch of asafoetida, fresh curry leaves, and finely chopped ginger; sauté.

Add 1 finely chopped onion and 6 slit green chilies; sauté until onions are cooked.

Mix in 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder and 1 tsp of salt; stir well.

Add 1/2 cup of freshly grated coconut and mix.

Add the steamed ragi flour and combine; do not sauté for more than 2 minutes.

Finish with 1 tsp of ghee for flavor.

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