The humble Khichadi is one of the most eaten comfort food in Indian homes.  Mostly served with curd , ghee , papad and pickle  – the khichadi is undoubtedly one of the most nutritious meal.

We have gone a step further to create a balanced mix of unpolished pulses and rice , with millets.  Go ahead and embrace the power of millets.

Recipe for Millet Khichadi

Ingredients :

1 cup Indian Origins Millet Khichadi mix

Chopped onions

Chopped tomatoes

Fresh ginger garlic paste

Chopped green chillies (optional)

Chopped seasonal vegetables – carrots , peas , capsicum

Spices – Bay leaf , Cumin seeds, chilli powder , turmeric

Salt to taste

1 tablespoon desi ghee

Method:

1. In a pressure cooker , heat the ghee . Once hot , add the cumin seeds and let it crackle.
2. Now add the bay leaf and the ginger garlic paste. Let it cook for a minute.
3. Add the chopped onions and sauté till golden brown
4. Slowly add the other vegetables – tomatoes , carrots , peas and capsicum
5. Give it a nice stir.
6. Add 1 cup of the Indian Origins Millet Khichadi. And 5 cups of water.
7. Add salt , turmeric and red chilli powder . Close the lid and cook the khichadi , on medium flame for 20 mins or 5 whistles
8. Serve hot in a bowl. Garnish with chopped coriander and hot desi ghee.