Ingredients
1 cup barnyard millet
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp cardamom powder
10-15 raisins
2 tbsp ghee
2-3 cloves
1 cup milk
1 cup water
dry fruits for garnish
Method
Procedure to prepare Barnyard millet for Halwa
- Wash and soak 1 cup of barnyard millet for 6 hours.
- Drain the water and dry in a shade for 3-4 hours.
- Roast lightly and grind coarsely.
Procedure to make the halwa.
- Take a deep pan and put ghee in it.
- Add 2-3 cloves then add the prepared barnyard millet
- Roast till brown in color.
- Then add milk, raisins, and water. Mix well.
- Add sugar and cardamom powder. Mix well.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with dry fruits.
Barnyard Millet contains various nutrients and is rich in iron, protein, and fiber which are very good for digestive health.
100 grams of Barnyard Millet already provides 100% of the daily iron and 67% of the daily needs of pregnant women. This is because pregnant women need more iron than others. Besides being rich in iron, Barnyard Millet is also rich in calcium which is very good for healthy teeth and bones.