Pearl Millet Gruel Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Pearl Millet Gruel is a nutritious and easy-to-digest porridge made with pearl millet flour, water, and milk. It is a popular dish in many parts of India and is often consumed as a breakfast or evening snack. Pearl millet is rich in fiber, protein, and minerals, making it a healthy choice. The gruel is cooked until it reaches a thick consistency and is flavored with cardamom and jaggery. It can be served hot or cold.

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Ingredients for Pearl Millet Gruel Recipe

  • 0.33 cup Pearl Millet Flour
  • 1.33 cup Water
  • 0.67 cup Milk
  • 0.17 cup Jaggery, Grated
  • 0.17 teaspoon Cardamom Powder

Directions: Pearl Millet Gruel Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.
  • STEP 2.Add pearl millet flour and cook on low heat, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  • STEP 3.Once the mixture thickens, add milk, cardamom powder, and jaggery.
  • STEP 4.Continue cooking until the gruel reaches a thick consistency.
  • STEP 5.Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  • STEP 6.Serve hot or cold.

Cooking Tips

  • You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less jaggery according to your taste.
  • You can add chopped nuts and raisins for added texture and flavor.
  • If the gruel becomes too thick, you can add more milk or water to adjust the consistency.

Storage and Serving

  • Pearl Millet Gruel can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat the gruel in a saucepan or microwave before serving.
  • Serve hot or cold.
Nutrition
value
894
calories per serving
14 g Fat66 g Protein125 g Carbs8 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    14g
  • Protein
    66g
  • Carbs
    125g
  • Fiber
    8g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    125g
  • Protein
    66g
  • Fiber
    8g

Fats

  • Fat
    14g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    2051mg
  • Iron
    6mg
  • Vitamin A
    621mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    3mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    111mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    6mcg
  • Vitamin C
    13mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    280mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    1788mg
  • Selenium
    55mcg
  • Zinc
    9mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp