Bajre ka Khatti Rabdi | Sour Pearl Millet Porridge

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As you know I am dedicating one post to a foodie group named as Foodie Monday Blog Hop on each Monday 😊. The 143rd theme of the group is decided as ‘Millet recipes’. Well, millet may not be the most common type of seed crop that we are expecting on our table, but in fact this group of variable small-seeded grasses is cultivated throughout the world for human consumption now-a-days. Millet can be used as porridge, snacks etc since it is very high in starch, like other grains. This is also a very good source of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and organic compounds that can significantly boost human health in various ways. Millet is totally gluten-free. In terms of basic food staples that are praised as the simplest and most valuable additions to diets around the world, the millet provides the most significant role in that category. There are a variety of millet : Finger millet, Kodo millet, Foxtail millet, Barnyard millet, Pearl millet etc. All these are easily available in market either in powder or in grain form.

Among all, pearl millet or bajra is the most widely grown type of millet. And India is the largest producer of pearl millet where Rajasthan is the highest pear millet producing state in India. In the Rajasthan Cuisine, a sour rabri / rabdi or porridge is prepared using pear millet flour or bajra flour along with yogurt, named as Bajre ka khatti rabdi or Sour Pearl Millet Porridge. Basically the flour and yogurt mixture is cooked for some minutes over low heat. Only few ingredients are used, still the taste is so delicious. This is a traditional Rajasthani beverage which is usually served along with the meals.

So do try this Bajre ka Khatti Rabdi / Sour Pearl Millet Porridge. If you tried my recipe and enjoyed fully, then please share some pictures of your creation with me. Also give your valuable feedback either in the comment box below or tag me as #firsttimercook on Instagram. You may also follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+, Instagram and can subscribe for free to get new recipes directly into your inbox 😊

Preparation Time : 5 mins  |  Cooking Time : 15 mins

Ingredients :        

Ingredients	Measurements
Bajra flour (pear millet flour)	½ cup
Curd (well beaten)	1 cup
Asafoetida	1 pinch
Cumin powder (roasted)	1 pinch
Ghee	1 tsp
Salt	As needed
Water	As needed
Mint leaf	For garnishing

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Method :

1. In a mixing bowl take curd, bajra flour, salt along with 2 cup water.
2. Using a hand whisk, mix everything well till no lumps found.
3. Now heat ghee in a pan.
4. Add asafoetida and saute for 10-12 second.
5. Next pour the curd-flour mixture and stir well.
6. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring continuously.
7. Soon, the liquid starts to thicken.
8. Turn off heat and allow the mixture to cool down completely.
9. Pour into serving glass or bowl, sprinkle some roasted cumin powder.
10. Garnish with mint leaves and serve along with bajra roti or any meal !

Notes :

• Adjust the consistency of this rabdi / rabri as desire.

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