Made with real, natural ingredients for health, this Millet soup (Bajre ka Raab) is like heaven in the winter! Featuring a smooth, earthy soup with bursts of freshness from some fresh vegetables like corn and peppers, it’s a lovely drink that’ll not only fight off a cold, but make you feel warm even at the height of winter!

Winter is a time of the year when the fun of eating is doubled! The cold freeze not only extends your will to eat something hot but also enlarges your appetite. Well, for such food lovers and cooking enthusiasts, here comes a very delicious and healthy soup straight from my homeland.

Millet aka bajra is a cereal grown in varied parts of the world, and the soup or raab of it is an invention which dates back to centuries. Raab is a very dilute drink made by cooking bajra in ghee and mixing it with yogurt. The entire combination of bajra and ghee is very nourishing for the body while the add-ons of fresh corn and bell peppers give an exciting twist to this traditional recipe.

Millet has numerous health benefits. It controls diabetes, reduces cholesterol, trims weight and aids in digestion. It is a perfect home remedy to fight cold and sore throat; the prominent winter diseases. Consuming it in place of milk, also reduces the production of cough in the body.

It is super easy to make this soup and the goodness of it is just amazing! Sipping a bowl of warm raab not only makes you feel full for hours, but also renders a very cozy, comforting and earthy feel. Try it this winter with some spicy flatbread crackers and enjoy the warmth of this recipe!!

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Healthy Millet Soup with Achari Flatbread Crackers - Bajre Ka Raab

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

Healthy Millet Soup (Bajre ka Raab) with Achari Flatbread Crackers - featuring a smooth and earthy soup with bursts of freshness from vegetables like corn and peppers. Pair it with some spicy flatbread crackers for a nutritious superfood soup that will warm you up from the inside out!

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: healthy, millet

Custom Category: Fusion, Soup, Traditional

Servings: 6

Calories: 150 kcal

Author: Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

Millet Soup

• 1 cup yogurt
• 1/4 cup millet flour (bajra)
• 3 1/2 cup water
• salt  to taste
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 cup corn , boiled
• 3 tbsp mixed color bell peppers , chopped
• 2 tbsp carrots , finely chopped
• 2 tbsp cilantro , finely chopped
• 3 tsp ghee
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp black pepper , freshly crushed
• 1 green chilies , optional

Achari Flatbread Crackers

• 12 flatbread crackers
• 1/4 cup onions
• 3 tbsp corn , boiled
• 3 tbsp mixed color bell peppers , chopped
• 2 tbsp carrots , finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp green chilies
• 1 tbsp cilantro
• 2 tbsp mixed pickle , store bought
• 4 tbsp cheese , grated

Instructions

1. Mix the millet flour and yogurt until it is smooth. Now, whisk in the water and salt, stirring consistently to avoid lumps.
2. Pour this mixture into a large saucepan and bring it to a boil. Make sure to keep stirring, otherwise it will start to curdle.
3. Turn the flame on low-medium and simmer for at-least 15-20 minutes or until it thickens. Adjust the salt and add the sugar, black pepper, and vegetables. Save the cilantro for the garnish.
4. Mix it together and turn off the gas. The millet soup is ready to serve and can be topped with ghee, chilies, and cilantro.

5. For the achari flatbread crackers, mix together the onion, corn, bell peppers, chili, cilantro, carrots, and pickle.

6. Add a few spoonfuls of the mixture on each of the flatbreads and top with a thin layer of cheese.
7. Bake them in an air fryer on 370 degrees for 5 minutes (oven - on 350 degrees till the cheese is melted) and serve with the millet soup! Enjoy!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

• The soup can be made a day before if needed for a party or event. Just add water when rehearing to balance the consistency.
• Definitely do not skip out on the spicy flatbread, it pairs with the soup very well.
• The vegetables should be fresh and crunchy, so add them at the end when the soup is ready.
• You can use any store bought mixed pickles. I used Mother's Recipe Mixed Pickles.

Nutrition Facts

Healthy Millet Soup with Achari Flatbread Crackers - Bajre Ka Raab

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 19mg6%

Sodium 162mg7%

Potassium 224mg6%

Carbohydrates 15g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 2215IU44%

Vitamin C 10.7mg13%

Calcium 159mg16%

Iron 0.7mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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