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
- 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.
- 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.
- Soaking the Ragi makes it cook faster.
- Once soaked, place it in a pressure cooker.
- Add 3-1/2 cups of water, turmeric powder, ginger, salt and cinnamon and cook until you hear three to four whistles.
- Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Once the pressure releases, open the cooker and stir the Khichdi to combine all the ingredients and we will proceed to make the tadka.
- 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.
- Once done, check the salt and adjust to suit your taste.
- For the seasoning of the Barnyard Millet and Ragi Khichdi, heat ghee a small tadka pan.
- Add the cumin seeds, crushed peppercorns and asafoetida.
- Stir for a few seconds and add it to the khichdi.
- 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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