Khichdi is a wholesome meal and most comfort food after a busy tiring day. It is mostly made up of rice with a different combination of dals and vegetables. Rajasthani’s mostly replace rice with millets and that’s where Bajra Khichdi comes from.
Bajra is a rich source of complex carbohydrates and also contains vitamins and minerals like Vitamin B, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Iron, and Zinc. Lentils are an excellent source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Vegetables, on other hand, are a good source of fibre. Hence, bajra khichdi is a complete meal in itself that is healthy and keeps you full for a longer time as it is slowly digested.
Ingredients:
Whole Bajra Soaked Overnight – 50 gms (½ cup)
Moong dal Soaked – 50 gms (½ cup)
Chopped Onion – 1 small
Chopped Tomato – 1 small
Diced Carrot – ½ cup
Jeera – 1 Teaspoon
Asafoetida – ¼ teaspoon
Turmeric – ¼ teaspoon
Chilli powder – ½ teaspoon
Garam Masala – ½ teaspoon
Ghee – 1 teaspoon
Salt – as per taste
Coriander for garnishing
Method:
- Wash and soak the bajra overnight and dal for 20 minutes.
- In a cooker add ghee, jeera, asafoetida, turmeric, chilli powder, bajra, dal, chopped vegetables, garam masala, salt and water as required to cook the khichdi.
- Cover the lid and cook till 3-4 whistles.
- Open and mix well.
- Garnish with coriander and serve hot.
