Bajra Kichidi

Stuffed to the core with iron health, this khichdi is a treat for elders and the children in the family!
Preparation Time : 10 mins.
Cooking Time : 15 mins.
Serves 4.

Ingredients

1/3cup whole bajra (black millet)
3 tablespoons yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
½ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
1 tablespoon ghee
salt to taste

Method

1. Grind the bajra to a coarse powder in a blender.
2. Combine the bajra and moong dal with salt and 2½ cups of water and pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles.
3. Heat the ghee in a pan and add the cumin seeds and asafoetida. When the seeds crackle, pour over the cooked bajra khichdi and mix well.
4. Serve hot.