Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Pearl millet(Kambu/Bajra) Pumpkin Adai

 Pearl millet is known as Kambu in Tamil, Sajjalu in Telugu and Bajra in Hindi. 

Bajra is gluten-free and is a powerhouse of protein, fiber and various vitamins. 

There are various benefits in consuming bajra. Some of the benefits are listed below but not limited to 

1. Helps in weight loss

2. Prevents Diabetes (helps in blood sugar level)

3. Helps with acidity issues

4. Heart healthy

I'm sharing this delicious adai recipe made with bajra and yellow pumpkin.



Ingredients:

  • BlissTree Pearl millet - 1 cup 
  • BlissTree Urad dal - 1/4 cup
  • BlissTree Toor Dal/Pigeon peas - 1/4 cup
  • Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon.
  • Sea Salt - as needed
  • Yellow pumpkin / Parangikai - finely shredded as needed.

Method:

1. Soak everything together except the pumpkin for 8 hours or overnight. 

2. In a wet grinder or a blender (I used Vitamix blender), blend these ingredients with sea salt to a smooth paste. The batter need not be runny or too thick. 

3. Transfer to a mixing bowl and leave it on the counter overnight for fermentation.

4. Shred the pumpkin in a fine shredder and mix it only to the batter quantity which you are going to use. 

5. Heat the iron skillet, and when it sizzles, spread the batter thicker than dosa like uthapam. Remember not to make it too thin and cook on both sides. 

6. Tasty and moist Bajra pumpkin adai is ready to serve with any chutney of your choice. 


Notes:

1. I preferred smooth batter for this adai. If you would like, you can make it a coarse batter.

2. Add the grated pumpkin only when you are about to make the adai.


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