Millet khichdi is a wholesome one-pot meal made with foxtail millets and green moong (mung bean). This vegan and gluten-free comfort food is loaded with vegetables and is nutritious, healthy, and very filling.
Ingredients1 cup foxtail millet
1 cup mung bean (green gram)
1 small potato cut into cubes
1 small carrot cut into cubes
½ cup cauliflower florets
10-12 green beans
¼ cup peas
1 cup spinach leaves chopped
1 small tomato cut into cubes
1 medium onion sliced
½ tablespoon ginger paste
½ tablespoon garlic paste (or 2-3 garlic cloves, grated)
1-2 green chilli finely chopped
2 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon pepper
8-10 curry leaves
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
Salt to taste
Method- Soak the foxtail millet and green moong separately in water for 6-8 hours (or overnight)
- Drain the water and set it aside
- Cut all the vegetables and spinach. Set them aside
- Heat oil in a frying pan or kadhai and add mustard seeds
- Once it splutters, add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and pepper. Saute for a few seconds
- Add onion and fry on medium heat until it is translucent
- Add ginger and garlic paste. Saute until raw smell goes (1-2 minutes)
- Add the vegetables and spinach
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well
- Add the foxtail millet and green moong. Mix well
- Add 4 cups of water and bring to boil
- Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes (until the millets are completely cooked and the moisture evaporates)
- Turn off the flame and mix well
- Serve hot with yogurt and pickle.