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Raab Recipe – Gujarathi Raab Recipe
October 16, 2015 By Radhika 2 Comments
Raab recipe. This traditional Gujarathi Raab recipe is a healthy and nutritious porridge using whole grain flour and millet flours. It is served mostly during winter time to keep warm and given to people who are recovering after a bout of illness to recover their strength and build up their stamina.
It can also be had an energy drink by people who fast (vrat) during the festivals. This raab kanji also helps to keep cold and cough at bay. The flours can be altered according to their availability at hand. I have kept this porridge totally gluten free.
If you do not happen to have either rajgira or kuttu flour at hand, feel free to use whole…
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