Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Khichdi Base

   Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan. Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds, and let them splutter. Then add 3-4 sliced green chilies, 1/4 cup of peas, 1/2 chopped onion, 1/2 sliced carrot, 2-3 red dried chilies, a few curry leaves, 1/2 teaspoon of peppercorns, 1 tablespoon of chopped ginger pieces, and 1/4 cup of cashew nuts. Sauté the vegetables for 2 minutes until they are slightly tender.

2. 2.Add Dal and Water

   Add 1/2 cup of soaked mung dal to the pan and fry for another 2 minutes. Pour in 4 cups of water and add salt to taste. Mix everything well.

3. 3.Cook Khichdi

   Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5 minutes until the water starts boiling and vegetables are partially cooked. Then, add 1 cup of cracked wheat, mix thoroughly to prevent lumps, and cover again. Cook for another 5 minutes until the cracked wheat is fully cooked and the water is absorbed.

4. 4.Garnish Khichdi

   Once the khichdi is cooked, garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Your Cracked Wheat Khichdi is now ready.

5. 5.Prepare Tamarind Extract for Pachi Pulusu

   Take a small ball of tamarind in a bowl and add water. Let it soak for 5 minutes. After soaking, mash the tamarind with your hands to extract the pulp. Strain the pulp into another bowl, discarding the fibrous solids.

6. 6.Mix Pachi Pulusu Ingredients

   Add more water to the tamarind extract to achieve desired consistency. Then add 1 teaspoon of chili powder, salt to taste, 1 teaspoon of ginger garlic paste, and 1/2 finely chopped onion. Mix all ingredients well.

7. 7.Add Coriander and Prepare Tempering

   Add 1/4 cup of chopped coriander leaves to the pachi pulusu and mix. For tempering, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a small pan. Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds. Let them splutter.

8. 8.Complete Tempering and Serve

   Add 2-3 red dried chilies, a few curry leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder to the tempering pan. Fry until the curry leaves are crisp and the chilies are fragrant. Pour the hot tempering over the pachi pulusu and mix well. Serve the super tasty Cracked Wheat Khichdi with Pachi Pulusu and pickle.