Jowar Khichidi
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Roast jowar on medium heat for about 5 minutes, until golden.
- 2Cool the jowar and grind into a coarse powder.
- 3Add ghee to a pressure cooker, then add whole spices (cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf and cumin seeds) and cashew nuts.
- 4Add chopped ginger and green chillies.
- 5Add carrot, beans and peas.
- 6Saute for 2 minutes.
- 7Add chopped tomatoes and mix.
- 8Add washed moong dal and mix with the vegetables.
- 9Add turmeric powder, salt and garam masala.
- 10Add powdered jowar and mix.
- 11Add water, bring to a boil, then cover and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles.
- 12Serve hot, optionally garnished with roasted cashews.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup jowar
- 2 tbsp ghee
- cinnamon
- cloves
- bay leaf
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- cashew nuts
- large piece ginger
- 3 nos green chilli
- 1 no. carrot
- 1 cup beans
- 0.5 cup peas
- 2 nos tomato
- 0.5 cup moong dal
- 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 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.
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