How to make Bajra Risotto -
Healthy version of risotto – bajra is a good replacement for Arborio rice since it has a similar bite
This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel & has featured on Sanjeev Kapoor Kitchen.
Main Ingredients : Pearl millet (bajra), Olive oil (ऑलिव आइल)
Cuisine : Fusion
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
You can also find more Main Course Vegetarian recipes like Stir Fried Eggplant with Beans Mirchi Ka Salan Beancurd Laksa Masaledar Shalgam
Bajra Risotto Recipe Card
Fusion cuisine is one that combines elements of different culinary traditions. Cuisines of this type are not categorized according to any one particular cuisine style and have played a part in a number of innovations.
Fusion food is a general term for the combination of various forms of cookery and comes in several forms.
Prep Time : 10-15 hour
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Bajra Risotto Recipe
Pearl millet (bajra) , , soaked for 12 hours, drained and cooked with v 1 1/2 cups
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Butter 1 1/2 tablespoons
Onion , peeled 1/2 medium
Garlic , finely chopped 1 tablespoon
White wine 1 cup
Fresh thyme 3-4 sprigs
Black peppercorns , crushed to taste
Parmesan cheese 20 grams
Fresh cream 2 1/2 tablespoons
Red chilli flakes to sprinkle
Fresh parsley leaves to garnish
Method
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan, add butter and let it melt. Finely chop onion and add to the pan, sauté till translucent. Add garlic and sauté well for 2 minutes.
Step 2
Add white wine, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add cooked bajra and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add thyme sprigs and crushed black peppercorns and mix well. Grate parmesan cheese into the risotto and add fresh cream and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Step 4
Transfer into a serving bowl, sprinkle chilli flakes and crushed black peppercorns. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
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