During the Navratri fast, various dishes are made from Kuttu flour. If you prefer to make fresh Kuttu flour at home instead of buying it in the store, you can easily prepare it from whole grains. This article presents a simple way to make Kuttu flour at home.
During the Navratri fast, people enjoy consuming bread, puri, paratha, and pakora made from Kuttu flour along with vegetarian food. Most people buy Kuttu flour from stores. However, sometimes the quality of the flour is low, or there is suspicion of impurities. In such cases, you can make fresh flour using whole Kuttu grains at home. Dishes made from it turn out tastier, and this process does not require many ingredients. Below is a simple method for making Kuttu flour for the Navratri fast.
What is needed to make Kuttu flour?
To make Kuttu flour, you will need 1 cup of whole Kuttu grains (bulgur), or you can increase the amount as needed. First, you must thoroughly clean the whole Kuttu grains of any stones or other impurities. If the grains need washing, wash them in a small amount of water, and then dry them completely. It is important that no moisture remains in the grains, otherwise, it can cause problems during grinding and storage of the flour.
Next, place them on a dry pan and heat the Kuttu grains lightly over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly so they do not burn. Over-roasting can negatively affect the taste of the flour. If you want to make flour from unroasted Kuttu grains, you can skip this step. The main thing is that the grains are completely dry.
After this, let the grains cool down. Then, grind them in a blender or meat grinder until they reach a fine powder consistency. The finished powder must be sifted through a fine sieve. If large particles remain in the sieve, they should be ground and sifted again. Thus, your fresh Kuttu flour will be ready.
Kuttu flour should be stored in a clean, completely dry, airtight container in a cool and dry place. When preparing Kuttu flour, several points should be considered:
- Before grinding the grains, they must be thoroughly cleaned and completely dried.
- Do not put too many grains into the grinder at once.
- When roasting the grains, maintain medium heat and do not overheat them.
- The flour should only be used after thorough sifting.
- The flour should be protected from moisture and its freshness checked before long-term storage.
Thanks to this method, you can easily make Kuttu flour for the Navratri fast, using it to prepare bread, puri, paratha, and pakora to your liking.
