1.Take milk in a thick-bottomed pan and keep it on the stovetop. Bring the milk to a gentle heat or simmer.
2.Once the milk is getting heated, in a small bowl, take 1 cup of warm milk , add bajra flour and custard powder into it.
3.With a whisk, stir well to make a smooth slurry without any lumps.
4.Add sugar, and stir very well so that the sugar dissolves.
5. Keep the heat on low and then add the bajra and custard slurry in milk.
6. Stir continuously while the custard is cooking so that lumps are not formed. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes on a low heat.
7. The mixture will thicken slowly. For a thicker custard, cook for a few more minutes.
8. Allow the custard to cool at room temperature, or you can also keep it in the fridge to chill it before adding the fruits.
9. Once the custard has cooled, add the mixed fruits. Combine to mix.
10. Serve bajra fruit custard garnished with some more fruits and pomegranate arils , some chopped nuts or dry fruits.
Special Programme for Promotion of Millets in Odisha
Directorate of Agriculture and Food Production, Dept. of A&FE, Govt. of Odisha
