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Warm Bajra Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from the arid regions of India, Bajra Salad showcases pearl millet, a staple grain known for its resilience and nutritional benefits. This dish reflects the agricultural heritage of the region, where millet is a common ingredient in rural diets. Today, it is celebrated for its health benefits and is often enjoyed in urban settings as a nutritious, gluten-free option that appeals to health-conscious eaters.

IndianINside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
½ cup pearl millet (bajra)
Salt to taste
1½ tbsps oil
1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
2 small onions, chopped
1 small carrot, grated
4 tbsps fresh green peas
2 green chillies, chopped
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tbsp sugar
1 small capsicum, chopped
¼ cup cabbage, chopped
¼ tsp soy sauce
¼ tsp vinegar
1/3 cup spring onion greens, chopped
Assorted lettuce leaves, as required
Toasted white sesame seeds, for garnish

bajra (pearl millet)

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is a gluten-free alternative, while bulgur is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is a common substitute, and dried herbs are less expensive.

roasted peanuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are often cheaper.

1

Take bajra in a large bowl, add water and wash for 2-3 times. Add fresh water and soak for 8-10 hours.

2

Drain the water and add bajra into pressure cooker. Add salt to taste and 2 ½ cups water, mix well, cover and cook under pressure for 7-8 whistles on medium heat.

3

Open the lid once the pressure is reduced, mix well.

4

Heat oil in a non-stick wok, add garlic and sauté till it turns golden brown, add the onions, and mix till golden brown.

5

Add the carrot, fresh green peas, green chillies and sauté for 2-3 mins, add ginger paste, salt to taste, sugar, mix well, capsicum, cabbage and sauté for 1-2 minutes on high heat.

6

Add the cooked bajra, mix well, soy sauce, vinegar, spring onion greens and mix well.

7

Arrange the assorted lettuce leaves in a serving bowl, add the salad over it and sprinkle the toasted white sesame seeds, and serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixingtempering

Equipment Needed

large bowlpressure cookernon-stick wok

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Bajra SaladPearl Millet Salad

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