Barnyard Millet and Ragi Khichdi Recipe

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Barnyard Millet and Ragi Khichdi Recipe

A delicious Barnyard Millet and Ragi Khichdi Recipe

118 kcal /serving 45 min Serves 4 Easy Indian Vegetarian Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Barnyard Millet
  • 1/4 cup Yellow Moong Dal (Split)
  • 1/4 cup Ragi Seeds
  • 1-inch (3cm) Ginger grated
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder (Haldi)
  • 1-inch (3cm) Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 1/4 tsp Asafoetida (hing)
  • 1 tsp Whole Black Peppercorns crushed
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeera)

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Note: The method below will result in a mushy texture of the Khichdi; you can adjust the consistency of the water to be cooked to the texture you like.
  2. To begin making the Barnyard Millet and Ragi Khichdi Recipe, soak the barnyard millet, the ragi and the dal together in water for at least 4 hours.
  3. Soaking the Ragi makes it cook faster.
  4. Once soaked, place it in a pressure cooker.
  5. Add 3-1/2 cups of water, turmeric powder, ginger, salt and cinnamon and cook until you hear three to four whistles.
  6. Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
  7. Once the pressure releases, open the cooker and stir the Khichdi to combine all the ingredients and we will proceed to make the tadka.
  8. If you are planning to cook the Khichdi in a saucepan , then place the millet and dal in the saucepan, add the water, turmeric powder, ginger, salt and cinnamon and cook until the Khichdi is mushy.
  9. Once done, check the salt and adjust to suit your taste.
  10. For the seasoning of the Barnyard Millet and Ragi Khichdi, heat ghee a small tadka pan.
  11. Add the cumin seeds, crushed peppercorns and asafoetida.
  12. Stir for a few seconds and add it to the khichdi.
  13. Serve the Barnyard Millet and Ragi Khichdi along with Batata Nu Shaak (Aloo Tamatar Sabzi) for a warm wholesome weeknight dinner.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

118 Calories
2.1g Protein 2% DV
19.2g Carbs 7% DV
4.0g Fat 5% DV
1.5g Fiber 4% DV
0.4g Sugars
2mg Sodium
8mg Cholesterol 2% DV
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Low Potassium Kidney Friendly

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Lunch
Tags healthy, comfort-food, one-pot