Millet Khichdi Recipe
Millet Khichdi is one of those recipes I turn to when I want something light, filling, and nourishing. The comfort of this simple recipe is unmatched. And it’s super quick to make with the basic pantry ingredients. Healthy recipes don’t have to be boring – this khichdi is a proof of that.
Servings2
Ingredients
- ½ cup thinai foxtail millet
- 1 big onion finely chopped
- 1 tomato roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 small carrot finely chopped
- ⅛ cup green peas
- ⅛ cup beans
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 cups water
- coriander leaves to garnish
- salt to taste
To temper:
- 1 teaspoon oil
- ¾ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon urad dal
- few curry leaves
- 1 no green chili slitted
Instructions
- Rinse thinai and soak it in water for 20mins, set aside.
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker - add the items listed under 'to temper' let it crackle then add onion and ginger garlic paste.
- Add tomatoes and saute till raw smell leaves then add the veggies along with turmeric powder and required salt, saute for 2mins.
- Drain water from the thinai and add it along with veggies, give a quick mix. Add water and pressure cook for 3 whistles in low medium flame.
- Once pressure releases open and fluff it. Serve Millet Kichadi hot / warm.
Notes
- Rinse millet thoroughly before soaking. Soak foxtail millet for 20 minutes to reduce cooking time.
- Add ghee fried cashews to make khichdi more rich.
- You can add 1–2 tablespoons of moong dal for added taste and protein.
- I used 2 cups of water but if you want more fluffy kichadi then use 1.5 cups.
- Don’t overcook vegetables – a slight crunch gives better texture.
- You can add lemon juice at the end for freshness. Garnish with coriander leaves finally.
- You can even add 2 tablespoon moong dal along with the millet for extra flavor.
- Add a small spoon of ghee while serving to enhance aroma and taste.
Nutrition Facts
Millet Khichdi Recipe
Amount Per Serving (200 g)
Calories 275
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 0.4g3%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 44mg2%
Potassium 591mg17%
Carbohydrates 55g18%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 4761IU95%
Vitamin C 19mg23%
Calcium 245mg25%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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