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Bajra raab

Vegetarian

બાજરીની રાબ · bājrī nī rāb

A warming Gujarati winter drink of pearl millet flour roasted in ghee with ajwain, then simmered with water, jaggery and dried ginger until lightly thickened.

Bajra raab is an Indian hot drink, ready in about 14 minutes and made with ghee, pearl millet flour and jaggery / palm sugar. It serves 2 and is rated beginner to cook.

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Prep
2 min
Cook
12 min
Total
14 min
Serves
2
Level
Beginner
Calories
175

Ingredients

2 cups

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Heat the ghee (opens in a new tab) in a saucepan (opens in a new tab) over low heat and add the ajwain (opens in a new tab); let it sizzle for a few seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add the millet flour (opens in a new tab) and roast, stirring constantly, for 3–4 minutes until it smells toasty and darkens slightly.

    • 4 min
    • low heat

  3. Step 3

    Pour in the hot water slowly while whisking, standing back as it sputters.

    Food safety: The hot flour and ghee spit when liquid goes in; pour gradually and keep your hand clear.

  4. Step 4

    Add the jaggery and dried ginger (opens in a new tab) and simmer, whisking, for 5 minutes until lightly thickened and smooth. Serve hot.

    • 5 min
    • medium-low heat
    A finished dish being plated
    How it looks · Photo: Willians Huerta on Pexels

About this dish

Origin
Gujarat and Rajasthan, Gujarat, India · Commonly attributedMore food from India
Dish
Breakfast · Snack · Hot drinks
Cooking method
Toasted, Simmered
Taste
earthy, sweet, nutty, aromatic / warmly spiced
Diet
Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No gluten ingredients · No nut ingredients
All labelsVegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · Whole-food focused · No gluten ingredients · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-fat · Low-sodium
With the listed swaps: Vegan, Plant-based, Ovo-vegetarian, Dairy-freeWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for
Budget-friendly · One-pot
Cook more with
Ghee · Pearl millet flour · Jaggery / palm sugar · Ajwain · Ground ginger
Techniques
Toasting · Simmering · Spice roasting (dry-roasting)

Allergens

  • Contains, can be adapted: Milkfrom ghee

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

175 kcal per serving

Estimated

1 serving ≈ 287 g · recipe makes 2

Where the energy comes from

  • Protein 4%
  • Carbohydrate 59%
  • Fat 37%
Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g*
Energy175 kcal61 kcal
Protein1.7 g0.6 g
Carbohydrate26.3 g9.2 g
Net carbohydrate25.7 g9 g
Sugars14.8 g5.2 g
Added sugars14.6 g5.1 g
Fibre0.6 g0.2 g
Fat7.4 g2.6 g
Saturated fat4.3 g1.5 g
Trans fat——
Cholesterol——
Sodium10 mg4 mg
Salt equivalent0 g0 g
Vitamins & minerals per serving
Potassium
60 mg
Calcium
40 mg
Iron
0.8 mg
Magnesium
25 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)
—
Vitamin C
0 mg
Vitamin D
—
Vitamin B12
—
Folate (DFE)
7 µg

How these numbers were made

  • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
  • *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
  • Not counted (tiny amounts or “to taste”): ajwain.
  • Jaggery / palm sugar: Brown sugar (FDC 168833) used as a stand-in for unrefined cane jaggery and palm sugar.
  • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
  • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

  • Add a pinch of salt and a few crushed dry-roasted almonds for a richer cup.

Common mistakes

  • Rushing the roasting on high heat, which scorches the flour.

Storage

  • Best fresh; keeps 1 day in the fridge.

Reheating

  • It thickens as it cools; reheat with a splash of water.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

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