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    Home » Recipes » Blogging Marathon » Little Millet Khichdi | Millet Khichdi

    Little Millet Khichdi | Millet Khichdi

    Posted on Apr 22, 2019 · Last Updated on Jan 23, 2022 by sharmila kingsly

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    Little Millet Khichdi Recipe | Samai Arisi Khichdi | Samak Rice Khichdi | Millet Recipes

    Little Millet Khichdi Recipe | Samai Arisi Khichdi | Samak Rice Khichdi with Step by step pictures. The history of khichdi routs to the king's Period. Khichdi is a popular dish in the Indian Sub-continent cooked mainly with Rice and Lentils. However, many variations have been made to accommodate people's tastes. Usually, it is given for baby’s and its easy to cook as it is mostly a one-pot dish.

    So this week of the Mega BM I will be posting various khichdi recipes, starting it with a millet based Khichdi and now let’s see how to prepare Little Millet Khichdi.

    Little Millet Khichdi Recipe | Samai Arisi Khichdi | Samak Rice Khichdi | Millet Recipes

    How to prepare Millet Khichdi, Pictorial:

    1.    In a bowl add in the little millet and moong dal ,wash well and soak in water till you use.

    2.    Heat a pressure cooker with oil once its hot add in the Fennel seeds let it splutter and then add in the crushed ginger and green chilli saute for few secs and then add in the curry leaves let it splutter. Next add in the chopped onions and saute till glossy and then add in the tomatoes cook till it turn soft.

    3.    Next add in the soaked moong dal and little millet fry for a min and then add in the measured water. Next add in the Turmeric powder, Salt and Garam Masala. Mix well.

    4.    Once it starts boiling close the pressure cooker. Cook for 4 whistles in a high flame and one more whistle in a medium flame and switch off wait till the pressure subsides on its own and then open the cooker. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

    Serve with pickle and papad.

    Little Millet Khichdi Recipe | Samai Arisi Khichdi | Samak Rice Khichdi | Millet Recipes

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    Little Millet Khichdi | Millet Khichdi

    Little Millet Khichdi is a one pot dish prepared with Little Millet and lentils and flavoured with ghee. Tastes best with papad.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 241kcal
    Author: sharmila kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Equipment

    • Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 1 tbsp Oil
    • 1 tsp Fennel seeds
    • 2 Green Chilli
    • 1 tsp Crushed ginger
    • 1 spring Curry leaves
    • 1 Onion – 1
    • 1 Tomato
    • ½ cup Little Millet
    • 2 tbsp Moong Dal
    • 3 cup Water
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric power
    • ½ tsp Garam Masala
    • Salt as needed
    • Coriander leaves to garnish

    Instructions 

    • In a bowl add in the little millet and moong dal, wash well and soak in water till you use.
    • Heat a pressure cooker with oil once it's hot add in the Fennel seeds let it splutter and then add in the crushed ginger and green chili saute for few secs and then add in the curry leaves let it splutter. Next, add in the chopped onions and saute till glossy and then add in the tomatoes cook till it turns soft.
    • Next, add in the soaked moong dal and little millet fry for a min and then add in the measured water. Next add in the Turmeric powder, Salt, and Garam Masala. Mix well.
    • Once it starts boiling close the pressure cooker. Cook for 4 whistles in a high flame and one more whistle in a medium flame and switch off wait till the pressure subsides on its own and then open the cooker. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

    Notes

    Notes:
    · Goes well with pickle and papad.
    · Makes a wholemeal.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7.4g | Fat: 8.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 6.4g | Sugar: 3.8g | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg
    Keyword Little Millet Khichdi, Millet Khichdi
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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate.It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

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    1. vaishali sabnani

      April 22, 2019 at 4:29 pm

      Wow , love the millet Khichadi served in that earthen bowl , it looks so rural and earthy . Liked the way you have blended it so well , looks divine .

      Reply
    2. Gayathri Kumar

      April 22, 2019 at 7:32 pm

      Beautifully presented bowl of kichdi. Using millet instead of rice is a wonderful choice and it is also a nice way tk introduce millet to kids.

      Reply
    3. Suma Gandlur

      April 23, 2019 at 1:39 am

      A healthy and nutritious khichdi. The dish sounds rustic, presented in that earthen bowl.

      Reply
    4. Harini R

      April 26, 2019 at 7:09 am

      I love millet based khichdis and feel that they work very well in this avatar. The earthen bowl looks too good in this setting.

      Reply
    5. sushma

      April 26, 2019 at 9:08 am

      Simple, healthy and delicious looking khichdi. Love to have millet khichdi anytime

      Reply
    6. Srivalli

      May 04, 2019 at 2:37 pm

      This millet khichdi looks all gooey and nice!

      Reply
    7. Srividhya G

      May 05, 2019 at 9:10 pm

      Love how you presented the dish. Substituting rice with millets is such a great idea. Good one Sharmila.

      Reply
    8. Kalyani

      May 08, 2019 at 3:15 pm

      beautful presentation Sharmila ! and such a simple, rustic dish..

      Reply
    9. cookwithrenu

      May 21, 2019 at 5:48 pm

      Beautiful texture of the khichdi. I like such khichdi and feeling like just taking that handing and treating myself. Awesome share and love that handi.

      Reply
    10. Swati

      June 02, 2019 at 6:31 pm

      I make sama rice khichdi when fasting and do not add turmeric in it. Your version looks so comforting and can be made for non-fasting days. Beautiful presentation in handi.. It looks so cute!!

      Reply

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