FOOD LIBRARY
Foxtail Millet Khichdi
September 22, 2026 · Vaishnavi

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