Bajre ki Khichdi

Pearl millet and moong dal cooked together with cumin, ginger, and green chilli into a simple Rajasthani one-pot meal.

Cuisine: Rajasthani (Rajasthan) · Style: One Pot · Protein: Lentils · Total time: 30 minutes · Difficulty: easy · Servings: 4 · Spice: 2/5

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp ginger, finely chopped
• 1 green chilli, chopped
• 1/2 cup bajra
• 1/4 cup split moong dal
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1 pinch asafoetida
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 cups water
• Coriander to finish

Steps

1. Rinse the bajra and moong dal well, then soak briefly if you have time.
2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker or deep pot and crackle cumin seeds.
3. Add ginger and green chilli, then stir in bajra, dal, turmeric, asafoetida, salt, and water.
4. Pressure cook until soft, or simmer covered until the millet and dal collapse into a thick khichdi.
5. Adjust with a splash more water if needed and finish with coriander. Serve hot with ghee, curd, or pickle.

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