FOOD LIBRARY

Fenugreek (Methi) One-Pot Millet Khichdi (No Onion-Garlic)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup foxtail millet, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup yellow moong dal, rinsed
  • 1 cup packed fresh fenugreek (methi) leaves, chopped
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 3 cups water
  • 3/4 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

Preparation

  1. Rinse millet and moong dal together until water runs clearer.
  2. Heat ghee in a pot; bloom cumin seeds and ginger briefly.
  3. Add turmeric, millet-dal mix, methi, salt, and water; stir.
  4. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered 18โ€“22 minutes until soft and porridge-like.
  5. Rest 5 minutes; loosen with a splash of hot water if needed.
  6. Finish with coriander and serve warm.