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Masala Bajra Khichdi, a delicious, moderately-spiced one-dish meal made with pearl millet, moong dal, and vegetables.

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Soaking Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
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
  
  • 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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