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Bajra Khichdi
Main course

Bajra Khichdi

A hearty and warming pearl millet khichdi — comfort food at its finest.

Made with Organic Pearl Millet (Bajra) 1kg
Cook Time 40 mins
Servings 3 people
Ingredients 8 items
Steps 5 steps

What You'll Need

8 ingredients — gather everything before you start cooking


#1 ½ cup whole bajra, soaked overnight
#2 ¼ cup yellow moong dal
#3 2 cups water
#4 1 tsp cumin seeds
#5 1 tbsp ghee
#6 ¼ tsp turmeric
#7 Salt to taste
#8 Pickle to serve

How to Cook

5 steps · tap a step to see full details

Total: 40 mins

1 Drain soaked bajra and pressure cook with moong dal, water, turme... Start here

STEP 1

Drain soaked bajra and pressure cook with moong dal, water, turmeric and salt for 5–6 whistles.

2 Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds and let splutter.

STEP 2

Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds and let splutter.

3 Add the cooked bajra-dal mixture and mix gently.

STEP 3

Add the cooked bajra-dal mixture and mix gently.

4 Adjust consistency with water if needed.

STEP 4

Adjust consistency with water if needed.

5 Serve hot with ghee and pickle. Final

STEP 5

Serve hot with ghee and pickle.

You've completed all 5 steps! Serve hot and enjoy.

Tip: Tap each step card to expand the full instructions. Start from Step 1 and follow in order for best results.

Chef's Tip

Always rinse millets thoroughly before cooking to remove any dust or debris. Soaking for 15–20 minutes reduces cooking time and greatly improves digestibility.

Organic Pearl Millet (Bajra) 1kg

Key ingredient used in this recipe

Organic Pearl Millet (Bajra) 1kg

Certified organic pearl millet — high in iron, zinc, and dietary fibre.


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