Bajre ki raab is a traditional drink of Rajasthan made with pearl millet flour and yogurt. It is very nutritious. Raab is served warm in winters and cold in summers There is also a sweet version of Raab that has jaggery, ghee and nuts.
In the dessert regions during summers when the vegetables are scarce, people make do with dried vegetables like Ker Sangri or Raab They make a thicker version of Raab to dip the Rotlas.
Ingredients:
Bajra flour .... 2 tbsps
Yogurt .......... 1/2 cup
Ajwain ........ 1/8 th tsp
Cumin seeds ... 1/8 tsp
Salt .............. to taste
Roasted cumin powder.. 1 pinch
Method:
Whisk the yogurt with 2 cups of water.Add salt, cumin and ajwain seeds.Now blend in the bajra flour and whisk it well to avoid any lumps.
Place a pan on the gas. Pour the liquid into it.
Keep stirring for 5-7 minutes until it thickens.
Now add 1 more cup of water and continue to stir on low flame. The flour has to be cooked properly so that there is now raw taste.
When you get the desired consistency remove from the gas.
Pour it into the serving glass and sprinkle a pinch of roasted cumin powder.
Great step by step instructions - I have never tried this sort of drink before!
ReplyDeleteIt is kind of a stew.
DeleteI love sweet raab and make it often but have never tasted a savory version. Sounds interesting and worth making it as its a healthy drink.
ReplyDeleteI'll try the sweet one next time.
DeleteThanks Mayuri.
Very new to me. Sounds quite healthy and delicious. Bookmarking to try out soon
ReplyDeleteThanks Anshu.
DeleteI've never tried this drink, it sounds great. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Freda.. do give it a try.
DeleteSuch a quick and healthy recipe... will surely try it sometime. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteSure.. make it and share the feed back.
DeletePerfect nutritious and warm recipe for this monsoon. Can we add some vegetables to this like soup?
ReplyDeleteNo Malini.. this one is usually made plain.. eithersweet or savoury.
DeleteExcellent drink, thanks for sharing. Am sure my millets loving husband will definitely enjoy this drink for the sure.
ReplyDeleteOh..nice to hear that.make and enjoy..
DeleteLong back I tried Kambu Kanji, this recipe sounds same as kanji with addition of cumin seed,ajwain minus tadka. Thanks for sharing, you reminded me yet another healthy recipe. I will try this version soon.
ReplyDeleteBookmarked. I need these millets recipes. I love how simple yet delicious it is. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you liked it and will give it a try.
DeleteHave never tried this Raab even though I am Rajasthani. Must give it a try.
ReplyDeleteOh .. then you must do that Nandita.
DeleteSounds interesting, I must try this one. Simple and nice one.
ReplyDeleteThis is a new dish to me. I find ways to add millets to my daily diet and this savory stew sounds very healthy andais one of the easiest way. Would surely give this a try. Thanks for the share di .
ReplyDeleteSo happy that you are going to make it.. thanks dear.
DeleteA very healthy and delicious stew..
ReplyDeleteYes Renu.. thanks
DeleteI've grown up having Rajasthani Bajra raab, your recipe is slightly different than my mums. Shall try this version too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jagruti.. I have to try out the sweet version.
Deletewow, bajre ki raab or rabdi looks so delicious. sure with khoba roti it will taste heavenly.
ReplyDeleteYes .. a Perfect combo .. thanks dear :)
DeleteWonderful drink for summer and it is easy to make also. I love this spicy version.
ReplyDeleteHealthy and delicious. Amazed at the way our cuisine has incorporated such healthy grains in our day today meals according to seasons and climate.
ReplyDeleteVery true Priya. These days we are always looking for healthy options.
DeleteSo interesting that it can be made sweet or savory. This savory version is so delicious!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mireille. The sweet version tastes Divine too with ghee and cardamom flavour.
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