Bajra Khichdi

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Bajra Khichdi

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :24 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 24 Hr 15 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 1 cup Bajra (Pearl Millet), dry roasted & soaked overnight


  • 1/2 cup Sabut Moong Dal (Whole Green Gram Lentil), soaked overnight


  • 2 tbsp. ghee


  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds


  • 1/4 tsp. asafoetida


  • 2 green chilies, chopped


  • 1 tsp. grated ginger


  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder


  • 1 tsp. cumin powder


  • 1 tsp. coriander powder


  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste


  • 4-5 cups lukewarm water


  • 1 tsp. ghee to garnish


  • 1 tsp. chopped coriander leaves, to garnish


Directions

  • Coarsely grind the soaked bajra and moong dal. Keep aside. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker and temper with cumin seeds, asafoetida, green chilies and ginger. Saute for a few seconds.
  • Add all the dry spices and mix well. Now add the ground bajra and moong dal. Mix to combine well and stir fry for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add 4-5 cups water and pressure cook for 5-7 minutes on a low flame after the first whistle.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with ghee and coriander leaves. Relish with some roasted papad and pickle for a healthy one- pot meal.