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Foxtail Millet Khichdi Recipe with Batata Aloo Nu Shaak
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Foxtail Millet Khichdi Recipe with Batata Aloo Nu Shaak

A vegetarian Indian recipe with foxtail millet, yellow moong dal (split), inch ginger - grated. Ready in 55 min, serves 4.

Curated byAarav Mehta🇮🇳

Calories
515kcal
Estimated Cost
225-375
Carbs64g
Protein26g
Fats17g
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

12 steps
  1. 1

    Note: The method below will result in a mushy texture of the Khichdi; you can adjust the consistency of the water to be cooked to the texture you like

  2. 2

    To begin making the Foxtail Millet Khichdi Recipe, we will first get all the ingredients ready

    foxtail millet(1/2 cup)
  3. 3

    Wash the millets and the dal and place it in a pressure cooker

    foxtail millet(1/2 cup)
  4. 4

    Add 3-1/2 cups of water, turmeric powder, ginger, salt and cinnamon and cook until you hear three to four whistles

    inch ginger - grated(1)turmeric powder (haldi)(1 teaspoon)inch cinnamon stick (dalchini)(1)
  5. 5

    Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally

  6. 6

    Once the pressure releases, open the cooker and stir the Khichdi to combine all the ingredients and we will proceed to make the tadka

  7. 7

    If you are planning to cook the Foxtail Millet Khichdi in a saucepan , then place the millet and dal in the saucepan, add the water, turmeric powder, ginger, salt and cinnamon and cook until the Khichdi is mushy

    foxtail millet(1/2 cup)inch ginger - grated(1)turmeric powder (haldi)(1 teaspoon)inch cinnamon stick (dalchini)(1)
  8. 8

    Once done, check the salt and adjust to suit your taste

  9. 9

    For the seasoning of the Millet Khichdi, heat ghee a small tadka pan

    foxtail millet(1/2 cup)ghee(1 tablespoon)
  10. 10

    Add the cumin seeds, crushed peppercorns and asafoetida

    asafoetida (hing)(1/4 teaspoon)whole black peppercorns - coarsely pounded(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)
  11. 11

    Stir for a few seconds and add it to the Foxtail Millet Khichdi

    foxtail millet(1/2 cup)
  12. 12

    Serve the Foxtail Millet Khichdi along with Batata Nu Shaak (Aloo Tamatar Sabzi) for a warm wholesome weeknight dinner

    foxtail millet(1/2 cup)whole black peppercorns - coarsely pounded(1 teaspoon)

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