Kambu, is also known as Pearl Millet in English and Bajra in
Hindi is a widely grown and widely eaten millet in the World. Kambu is grown
mostly in Southern Africa and the Indian Sub continent. Kambu is the plant that
grows and flourishes in alkaline soil, poor soil in drought hit high
temperature area. Kambu is rich in iron and vitamin B complex.
The health benefits of Kambu are numerous. As it is non
glutenous, rich in dietary fiber it is ideal to develop health and produce
immunity. Kambu though rich in nutrients and minerals it is easily
digestible. For more about Kambu CLICK HERE.
Kambu Pakkoda is a healthy snack recipe which is suitable for evenings as
snacks. It is easily made with chopped onions, green chillies and deep fried in
oil. Kambu Pakoda is nutritious and loved by kids. For a sweet recipe with
Kambu – Kambu Puttu CLCIK HERE.
Now let us see how to make Kambu Pakkoda. (Bajra Pakoda)
Kambu Pakkoda Ingredients:
Cambu flour (Pearl millet)
- 1 cup
Salt - to taste
Onion -
1 big
Green chilli -
2
Coriander - 1/4 cup
Oil -
for deep fry
Water -
1/2 cup
Kambu Pakkoda Method:
Mix all the ingredients. Add water and knead in to a smooth dough.
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Heat oil in a frying pan. Make the dough in to tiny bits and deep fry in the oil. Serve with chilli sauce.
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Note:
If you add more water the pakoda will not come properly so you can add water little by little to knead the flour.
If you want you can add finely chopped ginger.
More Millet Recipes
Kambu Upma or
Bajra Upma
Varagu Ven Pongal
Varagu Sadham
Varagu kanji
Kambu Dosa
Kambu Puttu
Kambu Pakkoda
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