Jowar Moong Dal Khichdi Reicpe Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup jowar (white millet)
• 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram), washed and drained
• salt (namak) to taste
• 2 tsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• 1/4 tsp haldi powder (turmeric powder)

Steps

1. To make jowar and moong dal khichdi, clean, wash and soak the jowar in enough water in a deep bowl overnight or at least for 10 hours.
2. Next day, drain it and discard the water.
3. Combine the jowar, moong dal, salt and 2 ½ cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 7 whistles.
4. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
5. For the tempering, heat the ghee in a small non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
6. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, turmeric powder and sauté for a few seconds.
7. Add the tempering to the khichdi, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
8. Serve the jowar and moong dal khichdi immediately.