Name: Bajra Khichdi (Pearl Millet Porridge) recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 1440 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1455 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 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; salt to taste; 4-5 cups lukewarm water; 1 tsp. ghee to garnish; 1 tsp. chopped coriander leaves, to garnish

ABOUT Bajra Khichdi (Pearl Millet Porridge) RECIPE

khichdi in general is a great comfort food. It is generally prepared as a quick one-pot meal. So do try this bajra khichdi which is a pure satvik food. I have not added any onion or garlic. It can be relished as a brunch / lunch or dinner along with pickles, papad or yoghurt. It is simply divine.

Ingredients Serving: 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
salt to taste
4-5 cups lukewarm water
1 tsp. ghee to garnish
1 tsp. chopped coriander leaves, to garnish

Instructions

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 & coriander leaves. Relish with some roasted papad and pickle for a healthy one-pot meal.

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