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Masala Bajra Kanji

Quick and healthy savoury porridge made with goodness of bajra is a wholesome soul-warming breakfast - a traditional recipe from Rajasthan. All you need is a handful of easily accessible ingredients and you can whip up this recipe in no time.

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Main ingredientsPearl millet (bajra) flour, Salt, Dried ginger powder, Clove powder, Cinnamon powder, White pepper powder, Ghee, Cumin seeds, Asafoetida, Green chilli, Fresh coriander leaves
CuisineRajasthani
CourseSnack
Prep time0-5 minutes
Cook time20-25 minutes
Serve4
TasteSavoury
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVegetarian

Ingredients

Method

  1. Boil 2 cups water in a deep non-stick pan, add bajra flour and whisk well.
  2. Add salt, dried ginger powder, clove powder and cinnamon powder, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add white pepper powder, mix well and cook, stirring in between, for 10-15 minutes.  
  3. Heat ghee in a small non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and once it changes colour, add asafoetida and green chilli, mix and sauté for few seconds. Pour this over the bajra mixture, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes
  4. Pour the kanji into individual serving glasses, garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
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