Bajra Fara
A nourishing breakfast from the heartlands of Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh is reimagined here by replacing wheat flour with the wholesomeness of nutty bajra.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
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Little Millet Ela Ada
A traditional Kerala sweet steamed in banana leaves, this version of Ela Ada swaps rice flour for little millet, imparting an earthy flavour to the wholesomeness of coconut and jaggery. A simple, timeless delight.
Browntop Millet Prawn Tehari
Comprising short-grained, aromatic rice along with whole spices and mutton or beef, Tehari is intrinsic to Bangladesh. Here, Swati Bhaduri replaces red meat with prawns, and rice with browntop millet for a lighter meal.
Jolada Kadabu (Jowar Dumplings with Wild Edible Greens)
A healthy snack that can even double as a meal, the Jolada Kadabu is cherished in several Kannadiga households. It brings together the goodness of jowar with the unique flavours of wild greens.
Ragi Murukku
Usually made with rice flour and husked black gram, Murukku is innate to the southern states of India. Here, it is recreated with ragi flour for a more nutrient-dense, earthy flavour.
Gur Aur Bajre ki Meethi Roti
Traditionally prepared during winters in Punjab, the Meethi Roti is—unlike what its name suggests—more firm and rustic, baked like a tava bread. Toasted with spices such as fennel, green cardamom, black cardamom, nutmeg, and black pepper, these rotis fill the heart and hearth with warmth.
Proso Yam Galawati Kebab
Created in the royal kitchens of Lucknow—known for its Awadhi cuisine—Galawati kebabs were traditionally made with finely minced mutton and raw papaya paste. The vegetarian version, however, uses rajma, which lends a creamy texture that the minced meat otherwise offers. In this recipe, a similar creaminess is achieved by using cooked proso millet, while mashed elephant foot yam gives the kebabs a rich, meaty flavour.
Proso Millet Chatamari
A savoury rice flour pancake from the mountainous region of Sikkim, the ‘chatamari’ embodies the rich culinary heritage of the Himalayas. Here, the batter, traditionally comprising rice flour, is replaced with proso millet flour.
Proso Millet Mushroom Risotto
A vegetarian risotto made with proso millet, mushrooms, and carrots, this adaptation of the popular Italian dish is just as creamy and satisfying.
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