Bajra Khichdi - tarla dalal

Stuffed to the core with iron health, this khichdi is a treat for elders and the children in the family!

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients
1/3 cup whole bajra (black millet)
3 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tbsp ghee
salt to taste

Method

1. Grind the bajra to a coarse powder in a blender.
2. Combine the bajra and moong dal with salt and 2½ cups of water and pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles.
3. Heat the ghee in a pan and add the cumin seeds and asafoetida. When the seeds crackle, pour over the cooked bajra khichdi and mix well.
4. Serve hot.

Nutrient values per serving
Fat Iron Protein Carbohydrates Energy
4.6 gm. 1.5 mg. 4.1 gm. 15.4 gm. 119 cal.
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