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Smoky Bajra Stew
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Smoky Bajra Stew

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kanchipuram cooking — Smoky Bajra Stew brings a smoky touch with a classic stew finish. About 39 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 14 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Ghee2 tbsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Pearl Millet (Bajra)1 cup

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Flavors of "SHREE ANN" EP - 5 | Smoked Bajra Raab Soup | #FSSAI | Food with Millets · on YouTube