Little Millet Khichdi

Ingredients

• 80 g little millet (samai), rinsed
• 40 g yellow moong dal, rinsed
• 100 g mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas), diced
• 1 tsp ghee
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1 green chilli, slit (optional)
• 600 ml water
• 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander

Preparation

1. Rinse millet and moong; soak 10 minutes, then drain.
2. Heat ghee; bloom cumin and optional chilli.
3. Add vegetables, turmeric; stir 1 minute.
4. Add millet, dal, water, and salt; bring to a boil.
5. Simmer covered 18–22 minutes until soft and porridge-like.
6. Rest 5 minutes; finish with coriander and serve warm.