Finger millet or mandua is a good laxative and is, therefore, very good for digestion. It is also rich in fibre, iron, calcium, protein and other essential nutrients required to help a new mum gain energy and heal faster. Its halwa is traditionally made in the Kumaon and Garhwal regions of India.
Ingredients
- Finger millet flour 1 cup
- Ghee ½ cup
- Water 150ml
- Sugar or jaggery ¼ cup
- Dry ginger powder ¼ tsp
- Powdered carom seeds ½ tsp
- Cardamom powder- pinch
- Dried melon and pumpkin seeds (magaz) ¼ cup
- Dry fruits for garnishing
Method
- Take a heavy bottomed kadai and heat some ghee in a it. Now add the finger millet flour (mandua atta) and roast on medium flame. Do this till the millets turn golden brown and separate from the ghee.
- Next, add some ajwain powder and saunth. Stir the mixture for a five to seven minutes. Now add sugar or jaggery and mix well. Finally, pour all the water and mix.
- Cook this mixture till it thickens into a halwa. Garnish the mix with dry fruits or fruits and a pinch of cardamom powder.
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