Masala Bajra Khichdi (Bajre ki Khichdi)

Add loads of vegetables and some masalas to the traditional Bajre ki Khichdi and you have the spicy and delectable Masala Bajra Khichdi. What I love about this dish is that it is a complete one-dish meal; vegetables, protein, fibre, and moderate amount of complex carbs. What more can you ask for?

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While I like Bajra Khichdi, I love the Masala Bajra Khichdi even more. Why you ask? Because it is spicy and laden with vegetables. 🙂

Bajra or Pearl Millet is used widely in Western India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan). This millet is used sparingly in summer as

More Millet Recipes for You to Try

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• Ragi Ambli | Ambali | Ragi Malt with Buttermilk: A Summer Cooler
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How to Make Masala Bajre ki Khichdi

1. oaking the Bajra
   1. Soak 1/2 cup Bajra (Pearl Millet) in 1 cup water for 8 hours.
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   2. Drain the soaked Bajra and set aside.
2. Soaking the Moong Dal
   1. Soak 1/2 cup Moong Dal in 1 cup water for 30 minutes.
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   2. After the dal is soaked, drain and set aside.
3. Cooking the Bajra and Moong Dal Mix
   1. Mix the soaked Bajra and Dal together.
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   2. Add 3 cups water and 1/4 tsp turmeric.
   3. Pressure cook for 4 to 6 whistles.
   4. Let the pressure cooker depressurize naturally and then open it.
   5. Using a whisk or ladle mix the cooked Bajra and Moong Dal well.
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   6. Set aside.
4. Making the Masala Bajra Khichdi
   1. In a heavy bottomed vessel, heat 1 tsp ghee.
   2. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds and stir-fry till they start to change colour.
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   3. Next, add 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, and 1/2 tsp grated ginger.
   4. Stir-fry till the onion becomes translucent.
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   5. Now, add 1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes and stir-fry till the tomato pieces soften a bit.
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   6. Next, add 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots, 1/4 cup finely chopped beans, and 1/4 cup diced potatoes.
   7. Stir-fry the vegetables for 2-3 minutes.
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   8. Now, add 1/4 cup fresh peas and mix well.
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   9. Flavour the dish by adding 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp hing, and some salt.
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   10. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, and then add 1/2 cup water and cook covered till the vegetables are cooked.
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   11. Add the cooked bajra and dal mixture, and mix well.
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   12. Cook the Masala Bajra Khichdi for 5 to 7 minutes.
   13. Turn off the heat.
   14.  Add 2-3 tbsp finely chopped coriander and mix well.
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5. Serve the hot Masala Bajre ki Khichdi.

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Recipe for Masala Bajra Khichdi

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Masala Bajra Khichdi

Aruna

Masala Bajre ki Khichdi is a wholesome and delicious dish that is laden with vegetables and flavoured with some common spices. What I love about this Khichdi is that it has dal, vegetables, and millets, making it a complete one-dish meal.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Soaking Time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 45 minutes mins

Course Brunch, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Gluten Free, Gujarati, Indian, One Dish Meal, Rajasthani, Vegetarian

Servings 3 People

Calories 319 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Pressure Cooker
• 1 Heavy-bottomed vessel
• Ladle
• Chopping Board
• Knife

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 Cup Bajra Pearl Millet
• 1/3 Cup Moong Dal

Vegetables

• 1/2 cup Onion Finely Chopped
• 1/4 Cup Tomato Finely Chopped
• 1/4 Cup French Beans Finely Chopped
• 1/4 Cup Potato Cut into 1/2″ cubes
• 1/4 Cup Carrot Finely Chopped

Spices

• 1 tsp Chilli Powder
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1/4 tsp Asafoetida
• Salt to Taste

For Tempering

• 1 tsp Ghee
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 Green Chilli Finely Chopped
• 1/2 tsp Grated Ginger

Other Ingredients

• 3 Cups Water
• 3 tbsp Coriander Finely Chopped

Instructions

 

Soaking the Bajra

• Soak 1/2 cup Bajra (Pearl Millet) in 1 cup water for 8 hours.
• Drain the soaked Bajra and set aside.

Soaking the Moong Dal

• Soak 1/2 cup Moong Dal in 1 cup water for 30 minutes.
• After the dal is soaked, drain and set aside.

Cooking the Bajra and Moong Dal Mix

• Mix the soaked Bajra and Dal together.
• Add 3 cups water and 1/4 tsp turmeric.
• Pressure cook for 4 to 6 whistles.
• Let the pressure cooker depressurize naturally and then open it.
• Using a whisk or ladle mix the cooked Bajra and Moong Dal well, and set aside
• Set aside.

Making the Masala Bajra Khichdi

• In a heavy bottomed vessel, heat 1 tsp ghee.
• Now add 1 tsp cumin seeds and stir-fry till they start to change colour.
• Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, and 1/2 tsp grated ginger.
• Stir-fry till the onion becomes translucent.
• Add 1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes and stir-fry till the tomato pieces soften a bit.
• Next, add 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots, 1/4 cup finely chopped beans, and 1/4 cup diced potatoes.
• Stir-fry the vegetables for 2-3 minutes.
• Add 1/4 cup fresh peas and mix well.
• Now add 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp hing, and some salt.
• Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
• Now add 1/2 cup water and cook covered till the vegetables are cooked.
• When the vegetables are cooked, add the cooked bajra and dal mixture and mix well.
• Cook the Masala Bajra Khichdi for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Turn off the heat.
• Add 2-3 tbsp finely chopped coriander and mix well.
• Serve the hot Masala Bajre ki Khichdi by itself.

Nutrition

Calories: 319 kcalCarbohydrates: 59 gProtein: 12 gFat: 4 gSaturated Fat: 2 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1 gMonounsaturated Fat: 1 gCholesterol: 4 mgSodium: 490 mgPotassium: 423 mgFiber: 5 gSugar: 4 gVitamin A: 2227 IUVitamin C: 8 mgCalcium: 71 mgIron: 5 mg

Keyword Bajra Khichdi, Bajre ki Khichdi, Khichdi, Masala Bajra Khichdi, Masala Bajre ki Khichdi, Millet Recipes

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