Jowar Khichu

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients

• 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
• 1 tsp grated garlic (lehsun)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
• 2 tsp fresh curd , whisked
• a pinch of soda bi-carb
• salt to taste
• 1 cup jowar (white millet) flour
• oil for serving (optional)

For The Garnish

• 1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

1. Combine 1½ cups of water, ginger-green chilli paste, garlic, sesame seeds, curds, soda bi-carb and salt in a deep non-stick pan and mix well and boil on a high flame for 3 minutes.
2. Add the jowar flour while stirring continuously with a wooden spoon so that no lumps remain,
3. Cover and cook on a slow flame for 5 to 7 minutes or till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan, while stirring continuously.
4. While hot, divide the khichu into 4 equal portions and place in greased cups or a mould. Press well using fingers.
5. Demould the khichu on a serving plate serve immediately garnished with coriander.