Raab/Millet Flour Porridge is a healthy, comforting and filling meal for various ailments, right from flu to nutritious supplement for nursing mums and invalids.
Put water and jaggery in a pan. Heat it till the jaggery melts. Strain the liquid to remove any impurities.
Add ginger powder to it and mix well.
Heat ghee in another pan over very low heat.
Add Gond or edible gum and stir fry it till it puffs up.
Remove it from the ghee and let it cool.
Crush it lightly.
To the remaining ghee in the pan, add carom and fennel seeds.
Add millet flour and stir is continuously till you get the aroma and it begins to bubble a bit. (1-2 mins)
Add almond powder and mix for a few seconds.
Add the hot jaggery water. Be careful as the water will splatter.
Stir the mixture and cook it over low heat till it becomes slightly thick.
Add cardamom and black pepper powder. Add saffron and serve.
Notes
If you are going to serve this to an elderly person who had chewing problems then its best to grind the fennel and ajwain seeds into a powder. Add sliced almonds for a more filling drink. Stir fry the millet flour over low heat. Make sure it does not burn. Can add more ghee if you like. Sometimes a pinch of turmeric powder is added if having it to decongest the nose or chest. For a thicker raab add 3 tbsp of millet. You can add more ginger powder. Adjust the ingredients according to your taste. Add other nuts of your choice.