Sajje Masala Rotti (Pearl Millet Onion Roti)

Sajje (Kannada) or Pearl Millet Roti is a healthy main dish. We can have these rotis for lunch or dinner.

Pearl millet is known as Bajri in Rajastani, Gujarati and Marati. Sajje in Kannada and Kambu in Tamil, Sajjalu in Telugu and Kambam in Malayalam. Bajra in Hindi, Urdu and Panjabi.

Pearl millet is highly nutritious and a gluten free grain. It is full of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. It is high in protein and rich in fiber content. Consumption of pearl millet is good remedy for people who are suffering from constipation. It is also good for diabetics and keeps the glucose levels normal. It controls blood sugar levels. It also helps in lowering the cholesterol. It is rich in starch and this makes it a great source of energy. It is rich in minerals like phosphorus, iron and zinc.

Here is a recipe of  healthy Pearl Millet Roti which can be eaten for breakfast, snack time or dinner.
I have used sajje/pearl millet flour, onions, coconut and little spices to add the taste and to be healthy.

Things Needed:

Pearl Millet : 3 Cups
Boiling water : 3 Cups
Normal water : as required
Salt : as required
Onions : 2
Curry leaves : 1 Handful
Coriander leaves : 1 Handful
Green chilly : 2
Coconut gratings : 1 Cup
Ginger grated : 1 Tablespoon
Jeera /Cumin seeds: 1 Teaspoon
Oil/Ghee : 3 to 4 Tablespoons

Method :
1. Put Pearl Millet in a big bowl.

2. Remove the outer layer of onions and wash it. Cut it into small.
3. Wash and cut green chilly, coriander leaves and curry leaves.
4. Wash and remove the outer layer of ginger and wash it again. Grate it and keep it aside.
5. Grate coconut and keep it aside.
6. Now take a big bowl and add Sajje/Pearl Millet flour, coconut, ginger gratings, cut coriander and curry leaves, cut green chilly, salt and jeera.
7. Mix it nicely and add boiling water to it. Cover the flour bowl and leave it for 5 minutes.
8. Now mix the flour nicely with required water. Use normal water to prepare the dough.

9. It should be little loose and able to spread on hot tava.
10. Keep a tava and heat. Clean it nicely with kitchen towel.
11. Sprinkle 2 to 3 drops of oil and put a handful of Sajje Rotti doung. Spread it with your finger.

12. Spread in a circle shape. Sprinkle some oil on the top and cover and cook on medium flame.
13. Turn the other side and cook for a minute. ( Add oil on the top)

14. Sajje rotti is ready to serve. Serve with butter/ghee on the top and the side dish of your choice.

Note :
Adding more /less onions are optional. Let the dough be like idli dough. It will help you to spread the dough as thin as your choice. Thinner rotti taste nice. Adding more chilly is optional. Let the flame be very low while spreading the dough on the tava.
Time : 30 minutes
Serves : 3 to 4 :  Plain Sajje/Pearl Millet Rotti 

  You can also prepare plain rotti as it is very healthy and there is no need of any other ingredients.
This rotti is good for diet and stomach filling too.
Just mix the flour with water and salt. Mix it nicely. Let it be thicker than idli dough. Hot water helps the rotti to be soft and nice.
Mix the flour with required water and spread it on hot tava. Sprinkle oil on the top, cover and cook.
Remove the cover and turn the rotti other side and cook. Cook on medium and low flame.

 Time : 25 Minutes 

Serves : 2 to 3

MuskMelon Milk Shake

Muskmelon Milk shake is a healthy drink and we can have them at any time of the day. Muskmelon will be available in the market all around the year.

Muskmelon contain significant amount of vitamins. This fruit is an excellent source of vitamin A. Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant and is essential for vision. These fruits are very low in calories and fats. Muskmelon contains potassium helps to control heart rate and blood pressure. It also contain moderate levels of B complex vitamins and is full of fiber and helps to overcome the constipation problems. Muskmelon fruit is diet friendly and helps to overcome anemia

Almonds are rich source of vitamin E and they are rich in dietary fiber. Almonds also contain B Vitamins, essential minerals such as magnesium,copper, manganese, calcium and potassium. Almonds help us to lower the cholesterol.

Here is a recipe of Muskmelon Milk Shake. It is very simple and healthy energetic drink. Here I have used Muskmelon pieces, a table spoon of honey  (instead of sugar) and some almonds.

Ingredients :

Muskmelon : 2 to 3 cups ( small size Muskmelon)
Honey : 2 Table spoons
Almonds : 6 to 8
Milk : 2 cups

Method :

1.Wash and remove the skin of muskmelon and cut it into pieces. Powder cardamom pods.

2.Now grind this cut muskmelon, almonds and 1/2 cup of milk.

3. Grind it till smooth and shift the fruit shake to a big bowl.
4. Add honey, cardamom powder and the remaining milk. Mix it well.

5. Muskmelon Milkshake is ready to serve.

Note: 

The fruit should be ripen to get the good taste. You can add cashew nuts if you wish. You can also add milk powder instead of milk. Using milk gives a good taste. You can add jaggery or sugar instead of honey. Adding honey is a healthy way. 
Serves : 4 to 5 
Time : 10 Minutes.