Bajra Khichdi with Mixed Vegetables

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

• 80 grams bajra (pearl millet)
• 50 grams yellow moong dal (split yellow lentils)
• 50 grams finely chopped onion
• 50 grams chopped tomatoes
• 30 grams diced carrots
• 30 grams diced beans
• 30 grams diced capsicum
• 10 grams green peas
• 10 grams chopped ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 teaspoons ghee
• 500 ml water
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish (optional)

Procedure:

1. Wash the bajra and moong dal thoroughly. Soak bajra for 4-6 hours.
2. In a pressure cooker, heat ghee, add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add ginger and sauté for a minute.
3. Add onions and cook until translucent. Add tomatoes and cook until soft.
4. Add the chopped vegetables (carrots, beans, capsicum, and peas), turmeric, and garam masala. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Drain and add the soaked bajra along with moong dal. Stir well.
6. Add water and salt. Pressure cook for 4-5 whistles until bajra is cooked and soft.
7. Once done, let the pressure release naturally. Open the cooker, stir the khichdi, and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Nutritional Benefits:

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 649 kcal
• Protein: 24.6 g
• Carbohydrates: 103.2 g
• Fat: 15 g