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Barnyard Millet Khichadi – Healthy & Easy

  • Ready in30 min
  • Prep10 min
  • Cook20 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves2-3 People
  • Calories~300 kcal
Barnyard Millet Khichadi – Healthy & Easy

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tbspOil
  • 1 tspCumin seeds
  • 2 medium, cubedBoiled potatoes
  • 2-3, slicedGreen chili
  • 3 tbspChopped coriander
  • to tasteSalt
  • 3 cupsWater
  • 1.5 cupsBarnyard Millet
  • 3 tbspCrushed peanuts
  • 1 tsp per servingGhee

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Prepare the base

    Pour oil into a pressure cooker. Once hot, add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Then add boiled and cubed potatoes, sliced green chilies, and chopped coriander. Mix all ingredients well.

  2. 2.Add water and seasoning

    Add salt to taste, then pour in 3 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  3. 3.Wash and add millet

    Wash 1.5 cups of barnyard millet 1-2 times until clean. Once the water in the cooker is boiling, add the washed barnyard millet to it.

  4. 4.Cook the khichadi

    Add more chopped coriander, then cover the cooker and allow it to cook properly for 10 minutes.

  5. 5.Add peanuts and finish cooking

    After 10 minutes, uncover the cooker. Add crushed peanuts, mix everything well, and cover again for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  6. 6.Serve

    Uncover the khichadi. It is now ready to serve. Transfer to a bowl, add a spoonful of ghee, and garnish with fresh coriander.

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Barnyard Millet Khichadi – Healthy & Easy

Ready in

30 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

2-3 People

Calories / Serving

~300 kcal
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. 1

    Prepare the base

    Pour oil into a pressure cooker. Once hot, add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Then add boiled and cubed potatoes, sliced green chilies, and chopped coriander. Mix all ingredients well.

  2. 2

    Add water and seasoning

    Add salt to taste, then pour in 3 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  3. 3

    Wash and add millet

    Wash 1.5 cups of barnyard millet 1-2 times until clean. Once the water in the cooker is boiling, add the washed barnyard millet to it.

  4. 4

    Cook the khichadi

    Add more chopped coriander, then cover the cooker and allow it to cook properly for .

  5. 5

    Add peanuts and finish cooking

    After , uncover the cooker. Add crushed peanuts, mix everything well, and cover again for another to allow the flavors to meld.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Uncover the khichadi. It is now ready to serve. Transfer to a bowl, add a spoonful of ghee, and garnish with fresh coriander.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelMedium
Green chili
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
AllergensThis recipe contains peanut.
peanut

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • 1
    Add a pinch of turmericCustomise

    Add a pinch of turmeric powder for color and health benefits.

  • 2
    Serve with yogurt or pickle

    Serve with yogurt or pickle for a complete meal.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    Flavour tipAdjust Green Chilies to Your Spice Preference
  • 2
    Ingredient noteFor a Richer Flavor

    Use ghee instead of oil for tempering.

  • 3
    TipYou Can Add Other Vegetables

    You can add other vegetables like carrots or peas for more nutrients.

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