Bajri Dalia- Pearl Millet Porridge



A desi alternative for ready-made cereals/cornflakes.
It can also be served during illness as it is rich in fiber and easy to digest.

The flour for Bajri daliya can be prepared at home. Grind the Bajri/pearl millet in a mixie, don't make it too fine, the texture should be somewhat like semolina. Pass through a sieve just to make sure no whole grains are left. Store in refrigerator.

serves: 2
ingredients:
3 tbsp bajri daliya flour
1/2 tsp salt
a pinch turmeric powder
300 ml water
To serve:
milk/yogurt/ghee

Boil water and slowly add bajri daliya flour stirring continuously so that no lumps are formed.
Add salt and turmeric powder. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 10 min. stirring frequently so that it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan or overflow.

Serve hot with milk or ghee and at room temperature when serving with yogurt.

Related recipes:
Dova ki Rabdi
Bajra Roti-flat bread from millet flour


Sending this recipe to Kid’s delight – Cooking with whole grains happening at My Cooking Journey and to Srivalli’s page.

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