Pearl Millet (Bajra) Idiyappam

For Sweet coconut milk

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  Take coconut milk in a deep bowl. It should be little warm.
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  Add grated jaggery. Mix well till it dissolves.
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  Add nutmeg and cardamom powder. Mix well.
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  Pour the milk through a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl.
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  Sweet coconut milk or gravy is ready.
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  In a pan boil water. Add salt and ghee. Mix Pearl Millet flour slowly.
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  Mix rigorously until the dough comes together. Do this on low flame. If dough is too sticky add flour and mix well.
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  Once done switch off the flame. Cover the pan for 15 minutes.
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  Apply some normal water on palms and start kneading a smooth and soft dough.
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  Cover the dough with a wet cloth. Take small portions of dough and shape into a log and place it in the Shev press or mold or Idiyappam mold.
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  Press each portion through Idiyappam mold or shevaya (mold with the thinnest hole) press onto greased idli plates.
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  Steam the Idiyappams for 5 minutes. Keep in the idli cooker for more 3-4 minutes.
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  Remove plates and keep aside for few seconds.
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  Remove each idiyappam on plate and Serve hot with coconut Milk or any spicy curry.