Jowar Millet Khichdi

A nourishing one-pot meal with jowar millet and moong dal — lighter than rice, rich in fibre.

Serves 3 · 30 min

Ingredients

• 1 cup jowar (sorghum) millet

  Devam · $7.00

  In stock

• 1/2 cup moong dal

  Laxmi · $8.00

  In stock

• 1/4 tsp turmeric

  Iyasa · $8.00

  In stock

• Ghee, cumin, mustard seeds, curry leaves, salt(pantry)

  Pantry

Method

1. 1

   Soak 1 cup jowar millet 2-3 hours; rinse with 1/2 cup moong dal.

2. 2

   In a pressure cooker heat ghee, crackle cumin and mustard seeds, add curry leaves.

3. 3

   Add the millet, dal, turmeric, salt and 4 cups water.

4. 4

   Cook 5-6 whistles until soft and porridge-like. Loosen with hot water if needed and serve with yogurt or pickle.