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Millet Khichdi Recipe

Millet Khichdi is a nutritious Indian khichdi with millets, lentils, and vegetables. Learn to make tasty and healthy khichdi.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 2
Calories: 450kcal
Author: Hina Gujral

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ⅓ Cup millet
  • ⅛ Cup yellow moong dal
  • ⅛ Cup pink masoor dal
  • 2 tablespoon ghee
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
  • ¼ teaspoon hing (asafoetida)
  • 2 cloves (laung)
  • 2 dried red chillies
  • ¼ Cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste (see recipe)
  • ¼ Cup chopped tomato
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder (see recipe)
  • 1 Cup chopped mixed vegetables (carrot, potato, broccoli, peas)
  • 2 ¼ Cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander

Instructions

  • Rinse the millet with water. Transfer it to a bowl and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Soaking reduces the cooking time of millet.
  • Combine both lentils in a bowl. Rinse them with water, then soak them in water for 15 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a stovetop pressure cooker. Once hot, add cumin, cloves, dried red chillies, and asafoetida. Saute for 20 - 30 seconds to release the aroma of spices and infuse their flavour into the oil.
  • Add onion and saute them till they turn light brown. This takes 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Next, add ginger garlic paste, tomato, salt, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder. Stir to combine. Saute the masala till the tomatoes break down.
  • Add soaked vegetables, millet, and lentils. Saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add water, mix, and pressure cook millet khichdi for two whistles over low heat. After two whistles, turn off the heat. Allow the steam to release naturally from the pressure cooker.
  • Once you open the lid of the pressure cooker, add ghee, fresh coriander leaves, and mix one last time. Millet Khichdi is ready to serve.
  • Serve Vegetable Millet Khichdi warm.

Notes

  • Do not pressure cook the khichdi for too long. 
  • Use the instant pot's saute and pressure cooker modes to make this khichdi. The pressure cook time is 10 minutes. 
  • To make a vegan khichdi, use coconut or vegetable oil for cooking rather than ghee.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 1586mg | Potassium: 664mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5438IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 5mg