Bhaidku (Spicy Porridge) **
Bhaidku is Guajarati word for spicy porridge. It can be made with many different grains. Bajri bhaidku is popular so the ready-made flour is often available. We can prepare various kinds of combinations. This one is made from mixed grains. Baba Ramdev's shops also sell similar multi grain porridge flours.
IngredientsFor Flour
- 2 cups rice
- ½ cup bajra
- ½ cup jawar
- ½ cup green mung dal
- ½ cup muth/mutki/moth
- water
- ajwain seeds
- asafoetida (hing)
- groundnut or soy buttermilk
- sea salt to taste
- ginger chilli paste (optional)
- curry leaves
- lemon juice to taste
- black pepper to taste
- coriander for garnish
All the above ingredients are put in a dry grinder and made into a coarse flour which can be stored.
For Bhaidku
Take 3 tbsp of flour, roast for a few minutes. Add 1 cup water and a few ajwain seeds to taste. Cook forabout 7 minutes. When cooked add groundnut or soy buttermilk. Mix well. Add sea salt, add ginger chilli paste if desired, asafoetida, a few curry leaves, lemon juice and black pepper. Cook for 3 more minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Makes a good breakfast.
Variation
Add your own flavourings - coriander seed, cumin seeds, turmeric & vegetables like carrots, onion, potatoes, peas, etc.
Serves 4 to 6.
