FOOD LIBRARY

Foxtail Millet Khichdi

Ingredients

  • foxtail millet 40g
  • yellow moong dal 25g
  • carrot 40g
  • beans 30g
  • tomato 50g
  • onion 30g
  • ginger 5g
  • cumin 1/2 tsp, turmeric 1/4 tsp
  • oil or ghee 5ml
  • water 350ml, salt, coriander leaves

Preparation

  1. Rinse millet and moong dal; soak 10 minutes then drain.
  2. Heat oil or ghee; sauté cumin, ginger and onion briefly.
  3. Add carrot, beans and tomato; stir 1–2 minutes.
  4. Add millet, dal, turmeric, salt and 350ml water.
  5. Simmer covered until soft and porridge-like, about 20–25 minutes.
  6. Finish with chopped coriander; serve hot.