RAGI PASTA

RAGI PASTA..... NO REFINED FLOUR NO GUILT !!

Ingredients

For Pasta
Ragi flour - 1 cup
Whole wheat multi grain flour - 1/2 cup
Salt - 1/2 Teaspoon
Oil - 1 Teaspoon

Method
Mix the ragi flour, multi grain flour and salt together.
Rub in the oil.
Using a little warm water make a firm dough.
Knead well.
Keep aside for 1/2 hour.
Roll the dough into 4 cm thick, long strands.
Cut into 1/4 inch pieces.
Shape them into desired pasta shape.
Steam them in a steamer for 20 minutes.
Take them out and let them dry for half an hour.

For Sause
Almonds - 20 no
Milk - 3 Cups
Cheddar Cheese - 50 gms (grated)
Butter - 2 teaspoons
Salt - according to taste
Black pepper -1/2 teaspoon
Ginger paste - 1 Teaspon
Green chilies - 1 Teaspoon (chopped)
Red chili flakes - 1/4 Teaspoon
Oregano / basil/ chives / celery - 1 Teaspoon

Method
Grind the almonds into a fine powder.
Heat the butter on low flame and saute the powdered almonds.
Using an electric mixer blend the sauteed almond powder and 1 Cup  of milk well and strain.
Put in in a pan and add the rest of milk.
Bring to boil and keep stirring until it becomes thick...sauce like consistency.
Add the salt, grated cheese, pepper, ginger paste, green chilies and the desired herbs.
Add the pasta to it.
Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Serve hot.