Bajra Ghaat

Ingredients

• 1 cup bajra (cracked or coarsely ground)
• 4 cup water
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp ghee (for serving)

Instructions

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   Prepare the bajra: Take the cracked bajra in a bowl. Rinse it thoroughly with water 2-3 times. Drain the water and soak the bajra in 2 cups of fresh water for at least 2 hours. This helps it cook faster and become softer.

2. 2

   Cook the Ghaat: Drain the soaking water from the bajra. In a heavy-bottomed pot or pan, add the soaked bajra, 4 cups of fresh water, and salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low.

3. 3

   Simmer until cooked: Cover the pot with a lid, leaving a small gap for steam to escape. Let it simmer on low heat for 35-40 minutes, or until the bajra is completely cooked, soft, and has a thick porridge-like consistency. Stir every 5-7 minutes to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

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