Millets Khichdi
Millets Khichdi is a healthy and nutritious one-pot meal made with millets, lentils, and vegetables. It is a great source of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients. This recipe is gluten-free, vegan, and suitable for those who are lactose intolerant. It is also low in calories, making it ideal for those who are trying to lose weight. Millets Khichdi is a wholesome dish that is easy to digest and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Allergen Information: Contains Nut Allergy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
442 kcal
Protein
21 g
Carbs
69 g
Fat
6 g
Fiber
16 g
Ingredients
Green gram, dal
2 tbsp (30g)
CARROT
0.5 cup (120g)
Peas, fresh
0.5 cup (120g)
Capsicum, green
0.5 cup (120g)
Fenugreek leaves
1 tbsp (15g)
Tomato, green
1 small (30g)
COOKING OIL (Gnut,ging,palm,must,coconut
1 tsp (5g)
Ginger, fresh
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
TURMERIC
1 pinch (7g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Cooked Foxtail Millets
1 medium katori (75g)
Plain Water
1 small glass (150g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Rinse the millet with water. Transfer it to a bowl and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
Combine both lentils in a bowl. Rinse them with water, then soak them in water for 15 minutes.
Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Once hot, add cumin, grated ginger, onion and saute them till they turn light brown.
Add tomato, salt, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder. Stir to combine.
Add soaked vegetables, millet, and lentils. Saute for 2 minutes.
Add water, mix, and pressure cook millet khichdi for two whistles over low heat.
Once you open the lid of the pressure cooker, add coriander, and mix one last time. Millet Khichdi is ready to serve.
NotesNutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.
Community Reviews & Results
Nidhi Sinha
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and preparing this Millets Khichdi was completely hassle-free. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Will be making this again very soon."
Vikram Mukherjee
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and my entire family thoroughly enjoyed every bite. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Abhishek Prakash Pandey
"Decided to cook this yesterday evening, and the experience has been outstanding. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."
Pankaj Banerjee
"Tried making this last night, and Millets Khichdi turned out absolute perfection! The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"