Bajre ki Khichdi- Dairy free!

Hema

Natural Healing Guide

11:06 AM | 04-11-2020

Prep Time
6 hours

Cook Time
40 minutes

Servings
1 servings

Bajra khichdi is a warming and nutritious khichdi made during winters. Its also a staple food in the regions of Rajasthan and Haryana.

In this bajra khichdi haryana recipe, only bajra and moong dal is used along with a few spices. Bajra is the Hindi word for pearl millet. Everything is cooked in one pot, traditionally in clay pots.

Since it is not so commonly made where I live, I tried out this recipe with the guidance and expertise of my dear friends Niti and Shikha.

It is wholesome and filling and definitely fits the bill of being a soul food. You can enjoy this bajra khichdi with vegetables.

Ingredients

Bajra (whole): 1/3 cup
Yellow moong dal: ¼ cup
Ginger: 1 tbsp(grated)
Green chili: 1 no(chopped)
Turmeric: ½ tsp
Rock salt: to taste
Cumin Seeds: ½ tsp

Method

Pick the bajra to remove any dust or stones.
Sprinkle with water to moisten the bajra and leave covered for 2 hrs.
After two hours blitz the bajra in the mixie jar in very short spurts for 2-3 times.
Transfer to a tray and blow away the husk.
Blend the bajra in the mixie jar to get coarse grits.
Soak the bajra grits in water for around 4 hours.
Soak moong dal in water alongside.
Heat a pan, add cumin seeds and dry roast.
Drain the water from soaked bajra and add to the pan and sauté for a few minutes.
Add water, three times the measure of bajra.
Add chopped green chilies, grated ginger, and turmeric and simmer until the bajra is half cooked.
Add soaked moong dal and stir well.
Cover and cook until the dal is mushy and the bajra is cooked well.

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Take care to stir frequently. Add water if required.
Serve hot with peanut curd and carrot pickle or with undhiyo

Wellcure tip:

The khichdi thickens on cooling so feel free to keep it little runny.

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Eating guide:

Food group: millets and lentils
Together this combination can be a meal by itself.
Millets are gluten-free, rich in fiber and high in nutritional value. They are a good option to add variety to your meals or when you want to go grain-free.
Lentils add to the protein content making it a complete meal.

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Bajra Khichdi Bajra Khichdi Recipe Millets

Hema

11:05 PM | 27-01-2021

You try*

Vijaya

12:46 PM | 23-01-2021

Looks yummy!! Must try this

Hema

11:05 PM | 27-01-2021

Do share feedback once I try. Thanks

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