Jowar Khichidi

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Roast jowar on medium heat for about 5 minutes, until golden.
  2. 2Roast jowar on medium heat for about 5 minutes, until golden.
  3. 3Roast jowar on medium heat for about 5 minutes, until golden.
  4. 4Cool the jowar and grind into a coarse powder.
  5. 5Cool the jowar and grind into a coarse powder.
  6. 6Cool the jowar and grind into a coarse powder.
  7. 7Add ghee to a pressure cooker, then add whole spices (cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf and cumin seeds) and cashew nuts.
  8. 8Add ghee to a pressure cooker, then add whole spices (cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf and cumin seeds) and cashew nuts.
  9. 9Add ghee to a pressure cooker, then add whole spices (cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf and cumin seeds) and cashew nuts.
  10. 10Add chopped ginger and green chillies.
  11. 11Add chopped ginger and green chillies.
  12. 12Add chopped ginger and green chillies.
  13. 13Add carrot, beans and peas.
  14. 14Add carrot, beans and peas.
  15. 15Add carrot, beans and peas.
  16. 16Saute for 2 minutes.
  17. 17Saute for 2 minutes.
  18. 18Saute for 2 minutes.
  19. 19Add chopped tomatoes and mix.
  20. 20Add chopped tomatoes and mix.
  21. 21Add chopped tomatoes and mix.
  22. 22Add washed moong dal and mix with the vegetables.
  23. 23Add washed moong dal and mix with the vegetables.
  24. 24Add washed moong dal and mix with the vegetables.
  25. 25Add turmeric powder, salt and garam masala.
  26. 26Add turmeric powder, salt and garam masala.
  27. 27Add turmeric powder, salt and garam masala.
  28. 28Add powdered jowar and mix.
  29. 29Add powdered jowar and mix.
  30. 30Add powdered jowar and mix.
  31. 31Add water, bring to a boil, then cover and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles.
  32. 32Add water, bring to a boil, then cover and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles.
  33. 33Add water, bring to a boil, then cover and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles.
  34. 34Serve hot, optionally garnished with roasted cashews.
  35. 35Serve hot, optionally garnished with roasted cashews.
  36. 36Serve hot, optionally garnished with roasted cashews.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup jowar
  • 0.5 cup jowar
  • 0.5 cup jowar
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • cinnamon
  • cinnamon
  • cinnamon
  • cloves
  • cloves
  • cloves
  • bay leaf
  • bay leaf
  • bay leaf
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • cashew nuts
  • cashew nuts
  • cashew nuts
  • large piece ginger
  • large piece ginger
  • large piece ginger
  • 3 nos green chilli
  • 3 nos green chilli
  • 3 nos green chilli
  • 1 no. carrot
  • 1 no. carrot
  • 1 no. carrot
  • 1 cup beans
  • 1 cup beans
  • 1 cup beans
  • 0.5 cup peas
  • 0.5 cup peas
  • 0.5 cup peas
  • 2 nos tomato
  • 2 nos tomato
  • 2 nos tomato
  • 0.5 cup moong dal
  • 0.5 cup moong dal
  • 0.5 cup moong dal
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups water

Equipment

panspatulagrinderpressure cooker

Tips

  • Jowar, also known as sorghum or great millet, is low in calories but high in fiber and protein.
  • Jowar is a good choice for weight watchers.
  • To make it your own, you can add as many veggies as possible.
  • The dish is great as is, but if you want, you can enjoy it with some nice raita or pickle by the side.
  • This recipe doesn't include onions or garlic.