Multi Grain Khichdi

From Ladies First

Prep: 30 minutes

Cook: 25 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Rice

Another nutritious khichdi to add to your collection of recipes

Barley (jau), soaked for 30 minutes and drained ½ cup
Pearl millet (bajra), soaked for 30 minutes and drained ½ cup
Split skinless green gram (dhuli moong dal), soaked for 30 minutes and drained 1 cup
Ghee ½ tbsp
Cumin seeds ½ tsp
Asafoetida ¼ tsp
Turmeric powder ½ tsp
Large tomato, chopped 1
Ginger, grated 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Lemon juice 1 tbsp
Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped 2 tbsps

Heat ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, asafoetida and turmeric powder, mix and saute till cumin changes colour.
Add tomato, ginger and salt and mix well and saute till tomato turns soft.
Add barely, pearl millet and split green gram and mix well. Saute for 2 minutes. Add 3 cups water and mix. Cover the pan cook till all the grains are done.
Add lemon juice and mix well.
Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.