Here’s how to make Samai Puttu, a healthy and delicious steamed dish made with little millet:  
Ingredients:

• Samai (Little Millet): 1 cup
• Grated coconut: 1/2 cup (optional)
• Water: as needed
• Salt: to taste
• Sugar: 1-2 tsp (optional, for a sweet version)
• Cardamom powder: 1/4 tsp (optional, for a sweet version)
• Ghee: for greasing (optional)

Instructions:       

• Roast samai: Dry roast 1 cup samai for 2-3 mins, then cool.
• Grind: Grind the roasted samai into coarse flour.
• Prepare mixture: Mix flour with salt, water (moist but not wet), and grated coconut (optional). Add sugar and cardamom for a sweet version.
• Steam: Grease puttu maker, layer mixture and coconut alternately. Steam for 10-15 mins.
• Serve: Serve hot with coconut milk, banana, or curry.

Enjoy your Samai Puttu!

Tips for Perfect Samai Puttu:

• Water Ratio: Be mindful of the water ratio. If the millet mixture is too dry, the puttu may turn out hard, while too much water will make it soggy.
• Steaming: Ensure that the puttu is steamed on medium heat. Overcooking can make it dense, while undercooking will leave it raw.
• Coconut: Adding grated coconut not only improves the flavour but also gives the puttu a nice texture.
• Optional Flavours: For a sweeter variation, you can add a little jaggery or sugar along with the grated coconut and cardamom.