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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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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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Preparation Time
2 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
22 Mins
Makes
2 servings
Ingredients
For Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi
1/2 cup whole 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
a sprig of coriander (dhania)
Method
- 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.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
- For the tempering, heat the ghee in a small non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, turmeric powder and sauté for a few seconds.
- Add the tempering to the khichdi, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve the bajra and moong dal khichdi immediately.
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Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi recipe with step by step photos
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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.
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Add enough water to submerge the black millet.
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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.
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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.
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Drain it using a strainer. Keep aside.
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- Take yellow moong dal in a strainer. Wash it 2-3 times under running water.
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Drain it using a strainer. Keep aside.
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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.
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In a pressure cooker add the soaked bajra.
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Add the yellow moong dal.
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Add the salt.
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To add 2 cups of water.
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Mix well using a spoon.
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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.
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In a pressure cooker add the soaked bajra.
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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.
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Once the ghee is hot, add the cumin seeds.
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When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and turmeric powder.
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Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
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Add the cooked bajra- yellow moong dal mixture.
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Add little salt to Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi.
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Mix the mixture thoroughly and cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 323 cal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50.1 g |
| Fiber | 7.7 g |
| Fat | 7.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 14.8 mg |
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tasty and healthy
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
parvinder
March 13, 2025, midnight
Bajra and moong dal khichdi in hindi
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Parvinder, Thank you but we will surely do it soon.
parvinder
March 13, 2025, midnight
hetal gaudani
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Hetal. Please keep reviewing and providing us feedback.
Vishmesin
March 13, 2025, midnight
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.
n_katira
March 13, 2025, midnight
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.
Dr P JEYAJOTHIRAJ
March 13, 2025, midnight
Excellent taste Thank you
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
Excellent
March 13, 2025, midnight
Manali Gawad
March 13, 2025, midnight
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.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
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.
Vaghela Hetal Rameshbhai
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi mam I''m a college student and i think, I will try this recipe_x0001F601_ in my home science practical !!
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