Vegetable Millet Khichdi

Make vegetable millet khichdi with measured ingredients and the step-by-step method below. This Gujarat-inspired recipe serves 3.

Approximate total time: 35 min.

Thedietco serving tip

For a balanced plate, add a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables and a suitable source of protein; adjust starchy portions to individual needs.

Portions are general suggestions. Discuss individual needs, allergies and relevant medical conditions with a qualified dietitian. Measurements: 1 cup is approximately 240 mL; ingredients are raw unless stated otherwise.

Illustrative serving; ingredients and appearance may differ. Photo: File:Masala Khichadi.jpg by Dkgohil · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.

Servings

3 servings

Cuisine

Indian · Gujarat-inspired

Ingredients

• Foxtail millet 3/4 cup (130 g)
• Yellow moong dal 1/2 cup (90 g)
• Mixed vegetables 2 cups
• Ghee 1 tsp
• Cumin 1 tsp
• Ginger 1 tsp
• Turmeric 1/4 tsp
• Water 4 cups
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Wash millet and moong dal well and soak 15 minutes.
2. Heat ghee with cumin and ginger in a pressure cooker.
3. Add millet, dal, vegetables, turmeric, water and salt.
4. Cook until very soft (about 3 whistles); let pressure release naturally and stir.