BAJRA KHICHDI

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.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1/3cup whole bajra (black millet) 3 tablespoons yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera) ½ teaspoon asafoetida (hing) 1 tablespoon 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. more information www.tarladalal.com