Homemade Talbina Mix

Ingredients:

-Hari elaichi (Green cardamom) 9-10

-Darchini (Cinnamon sticks) 2-3

-Jau ka dalia (Barley porridge) broken 1 kg

-Doodh (Milk) 2 Cups

-Darchini powder (Cinnamon powder)

-Honey

-Khajoor (Dates) chopped

-Badam (Almonds) chopped

-Water 2 Cups

-Himalayan pink salt to taste

-Cooked chicken 2-3 tbs

-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped

Directions:

-In a wok,add green cardamom,cinnamon sticks & sauté for a minute.

-Add barley porridge,mix well & dry roast on low flame for 12-15 minutes

-Let it cool.

-In a grinder,add roasted barley & grind well to make fine powder then sift through mesh strainer.

-Can be stored in an airtight jar for up to 3 months (yield: 1 kg).

Method to Prepare:

-Dissolve or cook 2 tbs of Homemade Talbina mix in 1 Cup of milk/water.

Option # 1: How to make Sweet Talbina with Homemade Talbina Mix:

-In a saucepae,add milk,homemade Talbina mix 4 tbs & whisk well.

-Turn on the flame & cook on low flame until it thickens (6-8 minutes).

-In a serving bowl,ad prepared talbina,sprinkle cinnamon powder & garnish with honey,dates & almonds.

Serves 2-3

Option # 2: How to make Savoury Talbina with Homemade Talbina Mix:

-In a saucepan,add water,4 tbs of prepared talbina mix & whisk well.

-Turn on the flame,add pink salt,mix well & cook on medium flame until it thickens (6-8 minutes).

-Take out in a serving bowl.

-Add cooked chicken,fresh coriander & serve!

Serves 2

For Sweet Talbina:

-Top it up with dates,dry fruits & honey.

For Savoury Talbina:

-Top it up with chicken or vebetables or lentils & herbs.