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Zan 

01/11/2017 by Sujata Roy 20 Comments

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After Awadhi cuisine now sharing a dish from Arunachal Pradesh.

Zan 

 A thick porridge from Arunachal Pradesh.

Arunachal Pradesh, also called “the land of rising sun”,or orchid state of india,down-lit of mountain, lies in northeast India. The state is the largest of the North-Eastern states.

This is kind of a porridge or thick broth made with vegetables and it is both healthy and delicious. This is what usually Monpa farmers eat before going to fields. You will need flour, chopped vegetables, water, salt and butter. You may take diverse vegetables like cabbage, peas, chopped carrots or even broccoli.

At first, you need to roast the wheat flour in butter till it becomes light brown. Add some water to it and stir and simmer. After some time, add the blanched veggies and stir cook them in broth for a while. This can be served hot with fermented soybeans.

Source 

Sending this post to Shhhhh cooking secretly challenge. 

This month my partner is Aruna Panangipally who blog at http://aahaaramonline.com/

Aruna gave me two ingredients millet flour and greens. I have used finger millet or ragi. A low fat and calcium, iron, protein, fiber and mineral rich gluten free flour which is easy to digest.  Thanks Aruna for these delicious and healthy ingredients. Everyone loved the dish. A perfect dish for winter. A very easy and simple yet delicious and healthy dish. 

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Recipe


Ragi or finger millet flour – 2 tablespoon

Spinach – 1 cup, cleaned, washed and finely chopped

Cauliflower – 1/2 cup, chopped

Green peas – 1/2 cup, boiled or frozen

Tomato – 1 medium, chopped

Cilantro or coriander leaves – handful, chopped

Ghee/clarified butter or butter or oil – 1 tablespoon

Little oil to saute the vegetables

Black pepper powder – 1 teaspoon

Salt to taste

Herbs of your choice

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Method


Heat little oil in a nonstick pan. Add all the vegetables. Cook on low flame. Stir occasionally. Cook till the vegetables becomes tender.

Remove from heat and keep aside.

Heat ghee/clarified butter or butter in a pan. Add finger millet flour or ragi atta.

Fry till you get nice roasted fragrance.

Dissolve the roasted flour in little water. Stir well and make it lump free.

Add 1 cup water and mix well. Let it boil.

Add all the sauted vegetables.

Add salt and pepper. You can add any herbs of your choice.

Mix well and cook till it becomes thick. You can add more water if you like it little runny. I love it thick.

Cook till you get your desired consistency.

Remove from heat. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add more black pepper powder if required.

Serve hot in breakfast with toasted bread or enjoy a bowlful of this healthy and delicious zan.
Notes – 

1. You can add origano or soya sauce if you like. 

2. You can use broccoli or any vegetables of your choice. 

3. Before serving you can add grated cheese over it. 

4. You can use any flour instead of ragi or finger millet. 

I would love to hear from you. Please share your thoughts and suggestions in comment. 

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Curries, Gluten Free, Healthy Food, Satvik Food Recipes, Traditional Food, Vegetarian Tagged With: breakfast, delicious, finger millet flour, healthy, no onion garlic recipe, porridge, side dish, Soup, stew, vegetables, VEGETARIAN

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  1. Shobha Keshwani says

    01/11/2017 at 11:37 AM

    Healthy porridge.. complete and filling meal.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      01/11/2017 at 12:10 PM

      Thank you so much Shobha 😍

      Reply
  2. Aruna says

    01/11/2017 at 2:38 PM

    How to transform simple ingredients into a nourishing meal. That should be the tag line for this recipe. Great one, Sujata!

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      01/11/2017 at 3:18 PM

      Thanks a lot Aruna. Without your guidance it would be impossible for me. So a big thank to you 😍😍

      Reply
      • Aruna says

        10/11/2017 at 7:35 AM

        Aiyyo! Just gave you ingredients. 🙂

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        • Batter Up With Sujata says

          10/11/2017 at 7:39 AM

          😍😍

          Reply
  3. mistimaan says

    01/11/2017 at 4:49 PM

    Looks very delicious……..loved it 🙂

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      01/11/2017 at 5:22 PM

      Thank you so much 😊😊

      Reply
  4. The Girl Next Door says

    03/11/2017 at 11:33 AM

    I’m always up for trying out new millet recipes. Love the idea of this dish. Will surely try it out. 🙂

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      03/11/2017 at 2:13 PM

      Thank you so much Priya 😍 😍

      Reply
  5. Durga Prasad Dash says

    06/11/2017 at 9:41 AM

    No doubt it is the Jaan of Arunanchal Pradesh.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      06/11/2017 at 10:13 AM

      Thank you 😊 😊

      Reply
  6. Mayuri Patel says

    08/11/2017 at 6:50 AM

    What a healthy and wholesome preparation Sujata. Its something I’d love to try. Great share for this theme.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      08/11/2017 at 6:51 PM

      Thanks a lot Mayuri 😊 😊

      Reply
  7. Veena Krishnakumar says

    10/11/2017 at 5:18 AM

    Sujatha we both have ended up doing the same dish and yet both look so different and unique. Lovley. This group rocks!

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      10/11/2017 at 5:51 AM

      You are absolutely right dear. Thank you so much 😍 😍

      Reply
  8. poonampagar says

    16/11/2017 at 4:28 PM

    The dish looks so wholesome and nutritious di..I am sure it tastes great ..lovely share !

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      16/11/2017 at 5:28 PM

      Thanks a lot Poonam 😊 😊

      Reply
  9. PepperOnPizza says

    20/11/2017 at 6:30 AM

    This looks like just the kind of recipe we can follow or adapt for a healthy and nutritious breakfast! Thanks for sharing, Sujata Roy! (from Sujata Shukla)

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      20/11/2017 at 10:21 AM

      Thanks a lot Sujata Shukla 😍 😍

      Reply

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