Foxtail Millet Khichdi with Moong Sprouts/Soya Chunks and mixed vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 cup Foxtail Millet
• 1 cup Moong Sprouts/boiled soya chunks
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 1 Onion, chopped
• 1 Carrot, chopped
• 1/2 cup Cabbage, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 1 cup Water or as required

Steps

1. Wash, rinse and Soak Foxtail millet for 3 to 4 hours. Then pressure cook for 1 to 2 whistles and keep aside. Keep other ingredients ready.
2. Now heat oil in a wok, add cumin seeds, chopped onions. Saute for few minutes.
3. Then add chopped carrots, capsicum or cabbage. Saute till they turn soft.
4. Now add sprouted moong and Soya chunks. Mix well and cook for few minutes. Then add cooked Foxtail millet and mix nicely.
5. Now, either you can have it as it is by adding spices or add water for a desired consistency. Add 1 cup of water, turmeric powder, salt or black pepper. Allow to cook for 4-5 minutes and it is done.
6. Lastly, finish it off with a tempering of mustard seeds. Ready to enjoy with Curd, Raita or chutney.