Bajra Khichdi

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Ingredients

1 cup	bajra (pearl millet)
1/4 cup	split moong dal (yellow lentils)
1 tablespoon	ghee
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	salt
1 inch	ginger, grated
1 cup	mixed vegetables (like peas, carrots, and beans)
3 cups	water
1	green chili, chopped
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the bajra in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Rinse the split moong dal and soak it for 30 minutes.
3. 3 In a pressure cooker, heat ghee over medium heat.
4. 4 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
5. 5 Add grated ginger and chopped green chili, sauté for a minute.
6. 6 Add the soaked bajra and moong dal to the cooker.
7. 7 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
8. 8 Add mixed vegetables and water, stir well.
9. 9 Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 4-5 whistles or until bajra and dal are soft.
10. 10 Let the pressure release naturally, then open the lid.
11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.