Bajra Dal Khichdi
144 30 mins 2 Servings
Bajra Dal Khichdi is a hearty and nutritious dish made from pearl millet (bajra) and lentils, simmered together with spices to create a comforting one-pot meal. This wholesome dish is perfect for warm and cozy family gatherings.
Nutritional info
Per Serving: 1 Medium Bowl - 115.0 gm
157 kcal
Nutritional Distribution
- Carbohydrate 20.00 gm
- Protein 2.43 gm
- Fat 4.55 gm
- Fiber 4.53 gm
Ingredients

Bajra
2.5 Tbsp (31.125 gm)

Tur Dal
1.7 Tbsp (29.002 gm)

Fresh Peas
2.0 Tbsp (20.18 gm)

Onion
1.0 Chopped Tbsp (8.02 gm)

Tomato
1.0 Chopped Tbsp (12.57 gm)

Orange Carrot
1.0 Grated Tbsp (9.4 gm)

Coriander Leaves
1.0 Chopped Tbsp (3.28 gm)

Jeera
1/4 Tsp (0.59 gm)

Red Chilly Powder
1/4 Tsp (0.54 gm)

Haldi
1/8 Tsp (0.3 gm)

Salt
1/4 Tsp (1.115 gm)

Oil
1.0 Tbsp (8.16 ml)

Water
As Required (100.0 ml)
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Steps
Recipes Steps
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- Step 1 Soak 2.5 tbsp bajra overnight.
- Step 2 Heat a pressure cooker with 1 tbsp oil, add 1/4 tsp jeera and roast it.
- Step 3 Add 1 tbsp of chopped onion and saute until light brown.
- Step 4 Add 1 tbsp each of chopped tomato, grated carrot and 2 tbsp green peas and mix well.
- Step 5 Add 1/4 tsp red chilli powder, 1/8 haldi, 1/4 tsp salt and saute.
- Step 6 Add soaked bajra, 1.7 tbsp tur dal and 1 tbsp of chopped coriander leaves on top
- Step 7 Mix well and pour water as required
- Step 8 Give it a Nestle Twist by adding flax seeds
- Step 9 Close the lid and pressure cook until 4 whistles
- Step 10 Once the pressure releases, fluff the khichdi gently.
- Step 11 Serve it hot with plain Nestlé A+ Curd.
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