Foxtail Millet Khichdi

Name: Foxtail Millet Khichdi
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/3 cup foxtail millet, soaked for 30 minutes; 1/3 cup split green gram lentil (moong dal), dry roasted & soaked for 30 minutes; 2 tbsp. oil; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 2 dry red chillies; 2-3 bay leaves; 1 tsp. ginger, grated; 2 green chillies, half slit; 1 tsp. salt or to taste; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 2 cups warm water; 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped; 1-2 tbsp. ghee

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#CA26 - Looking for a quick meal that is both healthy and nutritious? Then Khichdi (Porridge) made of Foxtail Millet & roasted moong dal is just what you need. Easy, hassle free and simple to prepare, it can be dished out in a jiffy. It is a great comfort food when you crave for a simple and a light meal. This yummy piping hot khichdi can also be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch or tiffin. It goes well with any eggplant fry, parwal fry, pickles, papad or any side dish. You can also serve it as an evening snack or after school snack. Choice is yours.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

15-20 minutes

2 servings

1/3 cupfoxtail millet, soaked for 30 minutes
1/3 cupsplit green gram lentil (moong dal), dry roasted & soaked for 30 minutes
2 tbsp.oil
1 tsp.cumin seeds
2dry red chillies
2-3bay leaves
1 tsp.ginger, grated
2green chillies, half slit
1 tsp.salt or to taste
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
2 cupswarm water
1 tbsp.coriander leaves, chopped
1-2 tbsp.ghee

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Steps

15-20 minutes

1

Wash the soaked millet & moong dal well and drain. Keep aside. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and temper with dry red chilli, bay leaves and cumin seeds. Sauté for a few seconds.
2

Add the grated ginger & green chillies. Sauté for a few seconds more.
3

Add soaked millet, moong dal, salt & turmeric powder. Give it a nice mix.
4

Add 2 cups warm water and pressure cook for 5-6 whistles.
5

When the pressure releases, open the lid and stir.
6

Add chopped coriander leaves & ghee.
7

Serve with eggplant fry, parwal fry, green chillies & lemon wedges for a
hearty wholesome meal.