Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Indian recipes category.

Millet Khichdi Recipe.

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup millets (can substitute 2 tbsp with rice)
1/2 cup dal (moong or toor)
25 cups water
1 cup mixed veggies (carrots, beans, peas, capsicum)
1/4 cup methi leaves or 1/2 to 1 cup spinach / palak
1 tomato small , deseeded (optional)
15 tbsp ghee
1 tsp ginger grated
1/2 tsp cumin / jeera
1/4 to 1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 pinch turmeric
salt as needed
1/4 to 1/2 tsp garam masala (optional)

Recipe Instructions:

Wash millets and dal thoroughly until water runs clear.
Soak for about 30 mins to 1 hour.
The longer they are soaked the quicker and softer they turn.
Drain them to a colander.
Heat a pressure cooker or pot with ghee.
Add cumin and allow them to splutter.
Saute ginger until a nice flavor comes out.
Add all the veggies including tomato.
Saute on a medium flame for 2 to 3 mins.
Add red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala and salt.
Saute until the tomatoes turn mushy.
Then add drained millets and dal.
Saute for 2 to 3 mins.
Add water and check the salt.
Pressure cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 whistles.
I cook for 2 whistles.
Fluff up and add a tsp of ghee.
Serve millet khichdi with papad and pickle.

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