Bajra /Millets Khichdi |
Khichdi might not be the national dish of India, but it’s a much-loved preparation in most Indian households. A simple dish of rice, lentils and spices has become the comfort food of many. Every Indian state has its own variation of khichdi.
These variations are a lot like bajra khichdi,jowar khichdi, chana dal khichdi moong dal khichdi, etc. You can modify it to your taste and diet.It’s a superfood that each and everyone should be encouraged to eat this simple and rustic dish
A staple food, khichdi is one of the best combinations in the Indian diet
One of the biggest plus points of khichdi is that it is light on the stomach. If you are unwell, you are advised to eat khichdi. A combination of vegetables adds the fibers. Here I’m sharing the recipe of good old bajra khichdi which I have prepared with a few seasonal veggies
Preparation time – 20 minutes
Cooking time – 15 minutes
Course – main
Cuisine – Indian
INGREDIENTS –
Broken or khichdi rice – 1/2 cup
Moong-arhar dal mix – 1/2 cup
Bajra/ millet – 1/4 cup
Water – 5 cups
Finely chopped mixed vegetables (carrots, green peas, spring onions, bell peppers etc) – 1/2 cup
Ghee or oil – 1tbsp +1 tsp for topping
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Salt, pepper, red chilly powder, turmeric powder and asafoetida/heeng powder – 1 tsp each or tastewise
METHOD -:
1- First of all Soak rice, lentils, and bajra in water for a minimum 20 minutes
2- Heat ghee in a pan and add veggies to sauté them
3- Add cumin seeds and heeng powder
4- Add soaked ingredients and stir
5- Add salt and other spices and mix well
6- Add water and bring to one boil
7- Cover the pan with the lid and let it boil to cook the khichdi.It will take 5 to 7 minutes to cook it
8- Tasty and loaded with nutrition,bajra khichdi is ready to serve
The method is step-by-step with pictures
1- First of all Soak rice, lentils and bajra in water for minimum 20 minutes
2- Heat ghee in a pan and add. Add cumin seeds and heeng powder. Now add chopped veggies to sauté them
3- Add soaked ingredients and stir
4- Add salt and other spices and mix well. Now add water and bring to one boil
5- Cover the pan with the lid and let it boil to cook the khichdi. It will take 5 to 7 minutes to cook soft
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