Multi Millet Flour Patra

Multi Millet Flour Patra is a traditional dish from Gujarat, India, made with a mixture of different types of millet flours, such as bajra, jowar, and ragi, along with a variety of spices and herbs. The mixture is formed into a dough and then steamed to make a patra, which is a type of leaf-wrapped preparation.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup multi millet flour (bajra, jowar, ragi, etc.)
• 2 tbsp besan (chickpea flour)
• 1 tsp ginger-chilli paste
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp asafoetida
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp cumin powder
• Salt, to taste
• Water, as needed
• Banana leaves or aluminum foil for wrapping

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the multi millet flour, besan, ginger-chilli paste, sugar, turmeric powder, asafoetida, mustard seeds, sesame seeds, cumin powder, and salt.
2. Add enough water to make a smooth dough.
3. Divide the dough into small balls.
4. Take a ball and roll it out into a circle.
5. Place a few spoonfuls of the mixture onto the center of the dough.
6. Bring the edges of the dough up to the center and seal to form a bundle.
7. Place the patra bundle on a banana leaf or aluminum foil, and fold the leaf or foil to wrap it.
8. Steam the wrapped patra for 10-15 minutes or until fully cooked.
9. Serve hot with chutney or yogurt.

Note: You can also add finely chopped vegetables such as spinach, bottle gourd or green peas to the dough.