METHOD FOR MAKING OTTU SHAVIGE:

In a heavy-bottomed vessel add water and a tsp of oil and salt allow it to boil. Once it starts boiling bring it to a low flame. In a cup take 1 to 2 tbsp of water and dissolve a tsp of ragi flour dissolve it and add it to the boiling water, after a minute add the flour into the vessel in the middle and immerse a wooden stick or a spatula or label in it. Close the lid (it won't close completely) not to worry. Leave it for 7 to 8 minutes, water starts rising to cover the flour. Remove the lid and switch of the stove, stir vigorously to bring all the flour together, sprinkle little more water and close the lid.

After 2 minutes, remove it on to a plate. It will be very hot so dip your hand in water every time, start bringing the dough together into a dough ball. Knead the dough into a smooth ball.

Now your base for the Ottu shavige dough is ready.

HOW TO MAKE RAGI OTTU SHAVIGE / SEMIYA:

Once the dough is ready to use a Shavige maker or Chakkuli maker to make Ottu shavige. Make around 3 balls fill it into the dough maker and press it. Use the Thenzgol press or the Omam Pudi press which has large holes or small holes whichever you choose and make the Shavige.

Press the shavige into Idli plates or some vessel you can use for steamer. Place it in a cooker and steam just like you make Idlies for 12 to 15 minutes.

Take it out and spread it on a plate so they don't One another.

HOW TO MAKE RAGI OTTU SHAVIGE BATH:

In a wok fry with a tsp of oil, all the above said ingredients until a nice aroma comes out and the dals change colour. Once the dals cool down powder it and keep it ready.