What You Need to Know
Finger millet is an annual herbaceous plant. It is a tetraploid and self-pollinating species probably evolved from its wild relative Eleusine africana.
Key Parameters
Temperature
175°C
150°C - 200°C
Time
7 minutes
5 minutes - 10 minutes
Equipment
Dry skillet or panSpice grinder or mortar and pestleAirtight containersDesiccantsSpoon or stirring utensil
Steps
- 1.
Ragi mudde (South India): Primary starch component formed into dumplings
- 2.
Ting (Southern Africa): Fermented porridge base
- 3.
Chhaang (Himalayan region): Fermentation substrate for alcoholic beverage
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction