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Bajra Canteen Toast
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Bajra Canteen Toast

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Lonavala cooking — Bajra Canteen Toast brings a canteen touch with a classic toast finish. About 43 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 18 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Pearl Millet (Bajra)1 cup

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

  6. 6

    Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Pearl Millet (Bajra) Flat Bread Chapati Gluten Free Lectin Free IBS | Grand Recipe · on YouTube