Millet Khichdi

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup millet (foxtail millet or pearl millet)
• 1/2 cup yellow moong dal
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 1 tomato (chopped)
• 1 green chili (slit)
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp ghee or oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)

Method

1. 1 Wash and soak millet and moong dal for 15-20 minutes.
2. 2 In a pressure cooker, heat ghee or oil and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and slit green chili.
3. 3 Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
4. 4 Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, garam masala, and salt.
5. 5 Add the soaked millet and dal, and mix well.
6. 6 Add 3 cups of water, cover, and cook for 3-4 whistles or until the millet and dal are soft.
7. 7 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.