INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 Cup Millets (foxtail)
- 1/2 cup moong dal
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1cup mixed vegetables (Carrot, broccoli , capsicum)
- 1/4 cup methi leaves or 1 cup spinach leaves chopped
- 1 tomato small
- 1 teasoon ginger grated
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
- turmeric
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (Optional)
DIRECTIONS :
- Wash millets and dal thoroughly until water runs clear. Soak for about 30mins to 1 hour. Drain in a colander.
- Heat a pressure cooker, Add cumin seeds and allow to splutter. Saute ginger until a nice flavour comes out.
- Add all the vegetables including tomato. Saute on a medium flame for 2-3 mins.
- Add red chilli powder, turmeric, garam masala and salt. Saute until the tomatoes turns mushy.
- Then add drained millets and dal. Saute for 2-3mins.
- Add water and check the salt.
- Pressure cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 whistles.
- Khichdi is ready to be served.
