Bajra Flour (Pearl Millet)
砂漠の民のエネルギー源！冬の寒さを吹き飛ばす灰色のロティ
Description
Flour ground from pearl millet. Slightly grayish color, possessing a unique strong nutty savoriness and a powerful 'body-warming' property in Ayurveda.
Classification: For Maniacs,Millet Flour,Warming
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How to use
Ingredients
- Bajra flour(Pearl millet flour)
Instructions
- Add salt and warm water to Bajra flour, knead firmly by hand to make dough (gluten-free like Jowar).
- Spread into a slightly thick circle (Bhakri) by patting with palms.
- Bake on a griddle, finally roast briefly over direct flame for savoriness, brush with massive Ghee (or white butter) to finish. A winter staple in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Whole wheat flour (Atta) (completely different flavor/efficacy, but as an easy-to-make bread flour sub)
Pairing
Urad Dal curry, Brown sugar (Jaggery), White butter (Makhan)
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Jowar in summer (cools body), Bajra in winter (warms body)' is the iron rule of arid zone farmers. Takes very long to digest and is highly filling, the ultimate stamina food supporting heavy labor all day in harsh desert environments.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Place cold white butter (Makhan) and brown sugar chunks on piping hot freshly baked Bajra Roti, savoring the melting sweetness and oil along with the rustic grain aroma!
Allergen
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