Jowar Khichdi
Jowar Khichdi is a healthy and delicious Indian style porridge made with jowar (sorghum) grains, moong dal (split yellow lentils), and vegetables. It is a perfect meal for weight loss and is suitable for those following a vegan or gluten-free diet. Jowar is a rich source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, while moong dal is an excellent source of plant-based protein. This dish is also low in calories and fat, making it an ideal meal for weight loss.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
122 kcal
Protein
5 g
Carbs
22 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
4 g
Ingredients
Jowar
0.25 cup (50g)
Moong Dal
0.5 small cup (50g)
Onion Finely Chopped
0.5 medium cup (80g)
Cumin seeds
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Mustard seeds
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Turmeric powder
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Red chilli Power
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Common salt
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Carrot
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Green Peas
0.25 small cup (25g)
Chopped Tomato
0.5 small cup (50g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 tbsp (5g)
Plain Water
1 small cup (200g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Rinse the jowar grains and moong dal together in water and soak them for 30 minutes.
In a pressure cooker, heat oil over medium heat and add cumin and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
Add chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent.
Add chopped tomato, carrot, green peas, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir well.
Add soaked jowar and moong dal to the pressure cooker and mix with vegetables.
Add 2 cups of water and mix well.
Cover the pressure cooker with a lid and cook for 5-6 whistles over medium heat.
Once the pressure cooker cools down, remove the lid and mix the khichdi well.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Krutika Rathore
"Tried making this last night, and I'm really happy with how easy and practical it was to prepare. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."
Yashika Rustagi
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and I am genuinely impressed by how tasty this Jowar Khichdi was. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Deepak Mukherjee
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and this version of Jowar Khichdi is so much better than restaurant style. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Harvinder Raj Malhotra
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and my entire family thoroughly enjoyed every bite. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Will be making this again very soon."