Lemta or Patolia

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Lemta Or Patolia

Ingredients

2 tbsp. wheat flour
1/2 tsp. ghee
Salt to taste
2 cups water
Sweetened hot milk as required (approx. 1/4 cup to 1 cup lemta)

Method:

1. Pour flour into a heavy pan.

2. Dry roast flour stirring continuously, over low fire.

3. When flour is a light golden brown, and exudes strong aroma, add water.

4. Stir continuously to avoid lumps and bring to a boil.

5. Add ghee, salt and simmer till the liquid is slightly thick, like a pouring sauce. Take in individual bowls, add hot sweetened milk as per taste.

6. Even unsweetend milk may be added if preferred, then add salt as per taste.

7. Serve hot with crushed khakras, eaten the way cornflakes is in milk.

Making time: 10 minutes
Makes: 2 servings
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