HUGGI | ಹುಗ್ಗಿ | गव्हाचि खीर | Gavhachi Kheer | Whole Wheat Pudding |

"Huggi"(In Kannada language) is a traditional food item of Karnataka and Maharashtra too,specially in the rural areas.In Marathi it's called "Gavhachi Kheer" but "Huggi" is the popular name.

SPECIALITY : The main thing that is special is that, it is not a side dish or dessert.It is a "Main Course".Still in villages or in rural area, Huggi is served as main course at Marriages,Family Functions and Get together etc.It is also served as "Prasad" in the Temples.Because wheat is grown in farms, which makes people in villages, easily available that too plenty and is economical and needless to say healthy, Huggi is still the most liked and loved food.

Huggi is prepared using whole wheat but I have used Cracked wheat to prepare.The following measurement serves 2 to 4 people.

INGREDIENTS:

1. Cracked Wheat - 1 Cup
   
2. Jaggery - 2 Cups
3. Green Cardamom or Elaichi - 1
4. Nutmeg Powder - 1/4 Tsp (Optional)
5. Handful of Peanuts
6. Raisins or Manuka - 1/4 Cup
7. Grated Coconut (Fresh or Dry) - 1/2 Cup (I prefer the fresh one)

STEPS:

• Soak Cracked Wheat for over night or atleast 8 to 10 hours.
  
• Transfer(with the soaked water) it to Pressure Cooker.Add Cardamom,Nutmeg,Peanuts and Raisins and cook until 5 whistles.
• Let it cool down completely.
• Add Jaggery and mix well until Jaggery dissolved.
  
• Now, in a pan,transfer the mixture and keep it for boiling on medium heat.Add grated Coconut.
  
• Put the flame off as soon as you see bubbles start popping up.Keep stirring occasionally while boiling.
• Huggi or Whole Wheat Kheer is ready to serve.
• Serve with Ghee (Clarified Butter)
  

TIPS:

• You can mix milk in it while eating.It tastes delicious.