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Bajra Dal Khichdi

144 30 mins 2 Servings

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Bajra Dal khichdi is a healthy, gluten-free one-pot meal prepared using bajra millet, tur dal and addition of aromatic spices, making it a nutritious meal option with mild flavours. It is can relished by people of all ages and is a winter favourite.

Nutritional info

157.66 kcal

Nutritional Distribution

Carbohydrate 20.33 gm
Protein 2.32 gm
Fat 4.53 gm
Fiber 4.53 gm

Ingredients

Bajra

2.5 Tbsp(31.0 gm) Bajra

Tur Dal

2.0 Tbsp(29.0 gm) Tur Dal

Fresh Peas

2.0 Tbsp(20.0 gm) Fresh Peas

Onion

1.0 Chopped Tbsp(8.0 gm) Onion

Tomato

1.0 Chopped Tbsp(13.0 gm) Tomato

Orange Carrot

1.0 Grated Tbsp(9.0 gm) Orange Carrot

Coriander Leaves

1.0 Chopped Tbsp(3.0 gm) Coriander Leaves

Jeera

1/4 Tsp(0.59 gm) Jeera

Red Chilly Powder

1/4 Tsp(0.54 gm) Red Chilly Powder

Haldi

1/8 Tsp(0.3 gm) Haldi

Salt

1/4 Tsp(1.0 gm) Salt

Oil

1.0 Tbsp(8.0 ml) Oil

Water

100.0 Ml(100.0 ml) Water

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Steps

Step 1 Soak 2
Step 2 5 tbsp bajra overnight
Step 3 In a pan, heat 1 tbsp oil, add 1/4 tsp jeera and allow it to crackle
Step 4 Add 1 tbsp of chopped onion and saute till golden brown
Step 5 Then, add 1 tbsp each of chopped tomato, grated carrot and 2 tbsp green peas and mix well
Step 6 Add 1/4 tsp red chilli powder, 1/8 haldi and 1/4 tsp salt and saute
Step 7 Next, add soaked bajra, and 2 tbsp tur dal
Step 8 Add sufficient water and 1 tbsp of chopped coriander leaves on topCover the pressure cooker with its lid and cook for up to 4 whistles
Step 9 Serve hot with your choice of accompaniments