Pearl Millet
Khichadi
: A Nutritious One-Pot Meal

Indian
Easy
Main Course

21

Ingredients

60

Minutes

About Recipe

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Pearl Millet Khichadi is a wholesome Indian one-pot meal made with nutrient-rich pearl millet, lentils, and vegetables, offering comfort and nourishment.

Ingredients

Oil
2 tbsp
Cumin seeds –
½ tsp
Garlic, chopped
3
Ginger, chopped
1 tsp
Green Chili
1
Onion
1
Curry leaves
Tomato
1
Turmeric Powder
Chilli powder
¾ tsp
Coriander powder
1 tsp
Garam Masala
a pinch
Salt
Carrot
half
Beans
5
Green Peas
10-15
Pearl millet (Kambu), soaked overnight
½ cup
moong dal, 1 hour soaked
¼ cup
Water (approx. 600 to 700 ml)
2½ cups
Coriander leaves
Ghee
1 tbsp
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Directions

Prepare the Ingredients

Duration icon30 minutes

Heat oil in a pan. Then, add cumin seeds, green chili, and curry leaves, and sauté well. Add in the chopped garlic and ginger, then sauté again. Next, add the vegetables like chopped onions, beans, carrots, peas, and mix.

Cook the Millets

Duration icon30 minutes

Add the chopped tomatoes to the above mix. Then, add the spices like turmeric powder, garam masala, and coriander powder. Mix well. Add in the soaked moong dal and pearl millet. Add water and let it boil for 25-30 minutes. The khichadi is ready!

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