FOOD LIBRARY

Zucchini One-Pot Millet Khichdi

Ingredients

  • 90 g foxtail millet, rinsed
  • 40 g yellow moong dal, rinsed
  • 150 g zucchini, grated
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 700 ml water
  • Salt to taste

Preparation

  1. Heat ghee; bloom cumin and ginger, then soften onion.
  2. Stir in millet, moong, turmeric, and salt.
  3. Add water; bring to a boil, then simmer covered 18 minutes.
  4. Fold in grated zucchini; cook 6โ€“8 minutes until soft and porridge-like.
  5. Rest 3 minutes off heat; adjust consistency with hot water if needed.
  6. Serve warm as one bowl.