How to prepare Millet Fermented Porridge / Ambali / Khameer (English) l Dr. SARALA

millet

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while rice is more economical.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: kefir

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Kefir offers probiotics, while buttermilk is budget-friendly.

jaggery

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is natural and healthier, while brown sugar is cost-effective.

coconut

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Almond flour is nutritious, while shredded coconut is less expensive.

Dry roast 2 cups of millet rava until it emits a light aroma.

Soak the millet rava in 6 cups of water for 6 to 8 hours.

Boil 12 cups of water in an earthen pot.

Add the soaked millet rava and the soaking water to the boiling water in the pot.

Stir well, cover with a lid, and reduce the heat to simmer.

Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Transfer the cooked porridge to an earthen pot for fermentation.

Cover the pot with a cotton cloth and let it ferment for 4 to 12 hours depending on the temperature.

After fermentation, the porridge will be thicker and ready to consume.

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