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Bajra Dal Khichdi
Sapana Behl
A very healthy and tasty khichdi made with pearl millets and chana dal. This khichdi tastes amazing with some yoghurt and a dollop of ghee.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course
Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine
Indian
Servings
4
People
Ingredients
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1 1/2
cup
bajra/pearl millets
1/2
cup
chana dal
1
onion,
chopped
2
green chillies,
chopped
1
tomato,
chopped
2
cups
spinach leaves
1
teaspoon
turmeric powder
1
teaspoon
coriander powder
salt to taste
1/4
cup
ghee/clarified butter
water as required
Instructions
Wash and soak bajra and chana dal in separate bowls in enough water for overnight.
Heat ghee in the pressure cooker adds in cumin seeds and onions. Saute for a minute.
Now add-in green chilli tomatoes turmeric coriander and salt. Stir and cook for a minute or until tomatoes are soft.
Add in spinach leaves give a nice stir and add drained bajra and chana dal. Mix well to combine.
Add 4 to 5 cups of water and cook for 3 to 4 whistles. Let the pressure release o its own.
Serve warm with yoghurt and dollop of ghee.
Notes
You may add chopped vegetables in the khichdi t make it more inviting.
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