Raab is basically roux of flour and ghee, thinned using either milk or water, flavored with jaggery/sugar and spices. Its a very versatile drink made using couple of pantry staples and could be made in a jiffy. Raab is either sweet or savoury and can be made using a variety of flours. Raab, a quick and soothing soup that is staple to Gujarati and Rajasthani cuisines. On regular basis Raab is made with wheat flour and jaggery and a pinch of chai masala is added to it. Ideally we add sooth or ganthoda powder to it but chai spice works just as good. “Have a bowl of Raab and you will be fit and fine.. is what my Ba said when she made a fresh serving of Raab when any of us in the family was under the weather. Traditionally we used to be served piping hot Raab in a chaaliya (brass bowl)!! I have always loved Raab and still rely on its healing properties. It is not just when you are feeling unwell, a bowl of Raab rejuvenates a tired mind and body, helps relax and feel better during flu bout or ease period cramps..it also makes a wonderful weaning food. Raab is quick to make and requires very little preparation. It works very well as a beverage to warm us up in winters. The humble Rajgira Raab I share here has all the goodness of Rajgira with the simplicity of Raab. Eating well need not be a taxing affair, such simple preparations work equally well :)
I will surely try this.
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