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bajra and moong dal khichdi is an iron and fibre rich one dish meal which is sure to please one and all. Making healthy bajra and moong dal khichdi is very simple. Learn how to make bajra khichdi in pressure cooker in 20 minutes.

To make iron rich bajra khichdi what pairs with whole bajra is yellow moong dal. While you can substitute it with green moong dal, the yellow moong dal lends a more delightful taste. But before mixing the 2 ingredients

Making this traditional bajra and moong dal khichdi is very simple. Soak he bajra for about 8 hours, drain and combine it with moong dal. Then pressure them with enough water and finally top it with a tempering.

Obese people can rely on this khichdi as a fiber-filled one dish meal which is a replacement to rice delicacy. The creamy consistency and mild flavours make healthy bajra and moong dal khichdi a good choice for pregnant women too throughout all 3 trimesters. It’s a nourishing option to opt during the pre-conception stage too when you want to build your iron reserves.

You can even perk up this iron rich bajra khichdi for pregnancy by adding some spices to it and maybe even throw in some vegetables for more fiber and antioxidants. If you add vegetables do so while pressure cooking and remember to adjust the amount of water added for cooking.

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Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi recipe - How to make Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     2Makes 2 servings
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Ingredients

For Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi
1/2 cup bajra (black millet) , soaked for 8 hours and drained
1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , washed and drained
2 tsp ghee
salt to taste
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

For The Garnish
 onion rings
a sprig of coriander (dhania)
Method

For bajra and moong dal khichdi
    For bajra and moong dal khichdi
  1. To make bajra and moong dal khichdi, combine the bajra, moong dal, salt and 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 4 whistles.
  2. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
  3. For the tempering, heat the ghee in a small non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
  4. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, turmeric powder and sauté for a few seconds.
  5. Add the tempering to the khichdi, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve the bajra and moong dal khichdi immediately.

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For preparing the Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi
  1. To make Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi (Rajasthani Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi), first in a deep bowl take bajra and rinse it with water 2-3 times.
  2. Add enough water to submerge the black millet.
  3. Cover with a lid and keep aside to soak for 8 hours. If you do not have 8 hours then soak for around 4 hours and then pulse in the mixer few times to loosen out the husk and make a coarse powder.
  4. The soaked bajra looks like this after 8 hours. Millets like bajra and nachni keep our system warm and are good to consume during winters as they help in absorbing the nutrients and build muscle tissue.
  5. Drain it using a strainer. Keep aside.
  6. Take yellow moong dal in a strainer. Wash it 2-3 times under running water.
  7. Drain it using a strainer. Keep aside.

For the Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi
  1. In a pressure cooker add the soaked bajra.
  2. Add the yellow moong dal.
  3. Add the salt.
  4. To add 2 cups of water. 
  5. Mix well using a spoon.
  6. Shut the lid of the pressure cooker and pressure cook for 4 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Open the pressure cooker.

For the tadka of Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi
  1. For the tadka for Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi | Rajasthani Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi | healthy black millet and Moong Dal Indian khichdi | heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan.
  2. Once the ghee is hot, add the cumin seeds.
  3. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and turmeric powder.  
  4. Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  5. Add the cooked bajra- yellow moong dal mixture.
  6. Add little salt to Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi.
  7. Mix the mixture thoroughly and cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Serve the Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi | Rajasthani Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi | healthy black millet and Moong Dal Indian khichdi | with curd and garnish with ghee.

Notes on Khichdi
  1. Khichdis normally feature rice or other grains in a mushy or mashed form, along with dals, spices and/ or veggies. There are Khichdi recipes aplenty. They can be a soothing comfort food, or a spicy delicacy, depending on how you choose to make it. However, in most cases, Khichdis are very convenient to make as all the ingredients can be quickly pressure-cooked together. We have a large collection of healthy khichdi's which are not made with rice. A good start is to try this jowar moong dal khichdi recipe.
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Nutrient values per serving
Energy 323 calories
Protein 12.0 gm
Carbohydrate 38.1 gm
Fat 6.5 gm
Iron 4.7 mg
Fibre 7.7 gm
Folic Acid 71.6 mcg

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Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi
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 on 21 Jul 21 10:19 AM


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Tarla Dalal    Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
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21 Jul 21 03:33 PM
Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi
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 on 20 Jun 20 06:30 PM


Couldn''t have it much as not used to this taste. Also after making it in Cooker the mentioned amount of water was not sufficient as my Khichdi became very dry.
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Tarla Dalal    Hi, The water always varies from cooker to cooker. You can always add little more water and yes this taste is different because it is made with whole bajra. but it is super healthy.
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02 Dec 21 10:58 AM
Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi
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 on 06 Mar 17 02:49 PM


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Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi
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 on 20 Jan 17 03:42 PM


Excellent taste Thank you
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Tarla Dalal    Hi, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
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20 Jan 17 04:51 PM
Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi
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 on 01 Sep 16 12:52 PM


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Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi
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 on 01 Sep 16 12:50 PM


Bajra and moong dal khichdi in hindi
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Tarla Dalal    Hi Parvinder, Thank you but we will surely do it soon.
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01 Sep 16 05:11 PM
Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi
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hetal gaudani
 on 09 Sep 15 05:24 PM


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Tarla Dalal    Thanks Hetal. Please keep reviewing and providing us feedback.
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10 Sep 15 02:50 PM
Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi
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n_katira
 on 05 Jun 14 03:39 PM


A very diff combination of khichdi but was loved by all family members to my surprise. Tarla Dalal recipes always makes me a winner of my kitchen.
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Bajra Khichdi ( Pregnancy Recipe)
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Vishmesin
 on 29 Oct 10 04:44 PM


so simple recipe...very tasty never tasted bajra in form of a khichadi. i added a few chopped veggies and garlic but it tastes better the way it is.
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