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Churma[edit]

Churma is a traditional sweet dish from the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is often served as part of the famous Dal Bati Churma meal, which is a staple in Rajasthani cuisine. Churma is made by crushing wheat flour bati or deep-fried dough balls and mixing them with ghee and jaggery or sugar.

Preparation[edit]

The preparation of churma involves several steps:

Making the Dough: The dough is prepared using coarse wheat flour, a pinch of salt, and water. It is kneaded into a firm consistency.
Shaping and Cooking the Bati: The dough is divided into small balls, which are then baked or deep-fried until golden brown.
Crushing the Bati: Once cooked, the bati is allowed to cool slightly before being crushed into a coarse powder.
Mixing with Ghee and Sweetener: The crushed bati is mixed with melted ghee and sweetened with jaggery or sugar to taste.

Variations[edit]

Churma can be made with different types of flour, such as bajra (pearl millet) or jowar (sorghum), to create variations in flavor and texture. Some recipes also include dry fruits like almonds, cashews, and raisins for added richness.

Cultural Significance[edit]

Churma holds a special place in Rajasthani culture and is often prepared during festivals and special occasions. It is traditionally served with dal (lentil curry) and bati, forming the complete meal known as Dal Bati Churma. This meal is not only popular in Rajasthan but also in other parts of India.

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-'''Churma''' is a popular [[Indian cuisine|Indian]] sweet dish that originates from the [[Rajasthan|Rajasthani]] and [[Gujarat|Gujarati]] cuisines. It is traditionally served as part of the meal in [[Rajasthani cuisine|Rajasthani]] and [[Gujarati cuisine|Gujarati]] thalis (platter). Churma is often served with [[dal baati]], a popular dish in these regions.
+== Churma ==
-==Ingredients and Preparation==
+[[File:Dal_bati_churma.jpg|thumb|right|Churma served with Dal Bati]]
-Churma is made by coarsely grinding wheat flour and then cooking it with [[ghee]] (clarified butter) and sugar. The wheat flour is first roasted in ghee, then ground into a coarse powder. This powder is then mixed with sugar to make Churma. Some variations of Churma also include dry fruits and spices for added flavor.
-==Cultural Significance==
+'''Churma''' is a traditional sweet dish from the Indian state of [[Rajasthan]]. It is often served as part of the famous [[Dal Bati Churma]] meal, which is a staple in Rajasthani cuisine. Churma is made by crushing [[wheat]] flour [[bati]] or deep-fried dough balls and mixing them with [[ghee]] and [[jaggery]] or [[sugar]].
-Churma holds a significant place in the traditional [[Indian cuisine|Indian]] meals, especially in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. It is often served during festivals and special occasions. In some communities, Churma is also offered as [[Prasadam]] at temples.
-==Variations==
+== Preparation ==
-There are several variations of Churma, including [[Besan Churma]], [[Bajre ki Churma]], and [[Ladoo Churma]]. These variations are based on the type of flour used in the preparation. For instance, Besan Churma is made using gram flour, Bajre ki Churma is made using pearl millet flour, and Ladoo Churma is a variation where the Churma is shaped into round balls or ladoos.
-==See Also==
+The preparation of churma involves several steps:
-* [[Indian cuisine]]
+# '''Making the Dough:''' The dough is prepared using coarse wheat flour, a pinch of salt, and water. It is kneaded into a firm consistency.
+# '''Shaping and Cooking the Bati:''' The dough is divided into small balls, which are then baked or deep-fried until golden brown.
+# '''Crushing the Bati:''' Once cooked, the bati is allowed to cool slightly before being crushed into a coarse powder.
+# '''Mixing with Ghee and Sweetener:''' The crushed bati is mixed with melted ghee and sweetened with jaggery or sugar to taste.
+== Variations ==
+Churma can be made with different types of flour, such as [[bajra]] (pearl millet) or [[jowar]] (sorghum), to create variations in flavor and texture. Some recipes also include [[dry fruits]] like [[almonds]], [[cashews]], and [[raisins]] for added richness.
+== Cultural Significance ==
+Churma holds a special place in Rajasthani culture and is often prepared during festivals and special occasions. It is traditionally served with [[dal]] (lentil curry) and [[bati]], forming the complete meal known as Dal Bati Churma. This meal is not only popular in Rajasthan but also in other parts of India.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Dal Bati Churma]]
 * [[Rajasthani cuisine]]
-* [[Gujarati cuisine]]
+* [[Ghee]]
-* [[Dal Baati]]
+* [[Jaggery]]
-[[Category:Indian cuisine]]
 [[Category:Rajasthani cuisine]]
-[[Category:Gujarati cuisine]]
+[[Category:Indian desserts]]
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