Jau ka dalia, the quick way: a barley porridge with Takmeeli Talbeena
By the Takmeeli team ·
Quick answer
Jau means barley. For a quick, smooth jau porridge, cook 2–3 tablespoons of Takmeeli Talbeena (roasted barley flour with dry fruits) in 1 cup of milk for 3–5 minutes. Classic jau ka dalia uses broken barley and takes 20 minutes or more; this one is ready in 5.
Recipe card
- Serves
- 1
- Prep
- 1 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 6 min
Ingredients
- 2–3 tablespoons Takmeeli Talbeena Elaichi
- 1 cup milk (or water)
- Chopped almonds, raisins or dates, to serve (optional)
- Honey or jaggery, to taste (optional)
Method
- Add the Talbeena to a small pan.
- Pour in the milk a little at a time, stirring so no lumps form.
- Cook on a low to medium flame for 3–5 minutes, stirring all the time.
- For a looser, dalia-style bowl, add a splash more milk in the last minute.
- Take it off the heat once smooth and creamy.
- Top with nuts or raisins and sweeten with honey or jaggery if you like. Serve warm.
Tips
- Want more bite? Stir in a spoon of roasted, broken nuts at the end.
- Jaggery melts best if you grate it and stir it in off the heat.
- Elaichi gives the familiar taste of a home-made jau kheer.
How is it different?
| Jau ka dalia (home-made) | Takmeeli Talbeena | |
|---|---|---|
| Grain | Broken barley (jau) | Slow-roasted barley flour |
| Texture | Grainy, with bite | Smooth and creamy |
| Cooking time | 20 minutes or more | 3 to 5 minutes in a pan |
| Dry fruits | Added by you | Almonds, cashews, pistachios and dry dates already in |
| Flavour | Plain | Elaichi, Vanilla or Milk Mawa |
Questions people ask
What is jau in English?
Jau is barley. Jau ka atta is barley flour, and jau ka dalia is broken barley porridge.
Is Talbeena the same as jau ka dalia?
Both are barley porridges. Dalia uses broken barley and has more bite; Talbeena uses roasted barley flour and turns smooth and creamy in a few minutes.
Can I make it savoury?
Takmeeli Talbeena has dry fruits and a sweet flavour, so it suits a sweet bowl. For a savoury dalia, use plain broken barley.
Does it contain nuts?
Yes. Takmeeli Talbeena contains almonds, cashews and pistachios, and gluten from barley. Please read the allergen details on the pack.
Made with Takmeeli Talbeena With Dry Fruits – Elaichi Flavour
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