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Methi Millet
Khichdi With Ajwain: Light One-Pot Meal For Dinner

Name: ~Methi Millet~ Khichdi With Ajwain: Light One-Pot Meal For Dinner
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup Foxtail millet; ¼ cup Yellow moong dal; 1 cup Fresh fenugreek leaves, finely chopped; 1½ tablespoons Ghee; ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds; ¼ teaspoon Ajwain; 1 teaspoon Ginger, finely grated; 1 Green chilli, finely chopped; ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder; to taste Salt; 3½ cups Water; 1 teaspoon Lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

36 mins

Cooking Time

Easy

Difficulty

Ingredients

Diet

This methi millet khichdi with ajwain is a gentle balance of health and comfort. Foxtail millet replaces rice for a high-fibre, low-GI twist, while methi leaves bring freshness and subtle bitterness. The ajwain and cumin aid digestion, making it a perfect light meal after a long day; nourishing yet satisfying.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

½ cupFoxtail millet

¼ cupYellow moong dal

1 cupFresh fenugreek leaves, finely chopped

1½ tablespoonsGhee

½ teaspoonCumin seeds

¼ teaspoonAjwain

1 teaspoonGinger, finely grated

1Green chilli, finely chopped

¼ teaspoonTurmeric powder

to tasteSalt

3½ cupsWater

1 teaspoonLemon juice

1 tablespoonFresh coriander leaves, chopped

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Rinse and Soak the Millet and Dal

Rinse foxtail millet and moong dal under running water until clear. Soak together in warm water for 15 minutes. This helps them cook evenly and makes the khichdi fluffier while improving digestibility and mineral absorption.

Step 1

Rinse and Soak the Millet and Dal

15 minutes

Step 2

Prepare the Tempering

3 minutes

Step 3

Add Fenugreek Leaves and Spices

5 minutes

Step 4

Add Millet and Dal

1 minute

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Spoon the khichdi into a deep bowl and drizzle a few drops of ghee on top for a glossy finish.

Pairing Instructions

Pair with raita, roasted papad, or plain curd for a complete meal.

Garnishing Instructions

Sprinkle chopped coriander and a light squeeze of lemon before serving.

Methi Millet

Methi Millet
Khichdi With Ajwain: Light One-Pot Meal For Dinner

Ingredients

Follow
Directions

Description - Step 1

Rinse and Soak the Millet and Dal

Description - Step 2

Prepare the Tempering

Description - Step 3

Add Fenugreek Leaves and Spices

Description - Step 4

Add Millet and Dal

Description - Step 5

Add Water and Cook

Description - Step 6

Finish and Serve

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Pairing Instructions

Garnishing Instructions

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Methi Millet

Methi Millet Khichdi With Ajwain: Light One-Pot Meal For Dinner

Ingredients

FollowDirections

Description - Step 1

Rinse and Soak the Millet and Dal

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Pairing Instructions

Garnishing Instructions

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Methi Millet
Khichdi With Ajwain: Light One-Pot Meal For Dinner

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