Jhangora ki Khichdi

Barnyard millet khichdi — jhangora (barnyard millet, Echinochloa frumentacea) cooked with moong dal, ghee, cumin, turmeric, and seasonal vegetables into a thick, comforting porridge. Jhangora is a high-altitude millet grown in Garhwal and Kumaon — it has a fine, slightly sticky texture when cooked and a mild, sweet grain flavour. Eaten as a light, easily digestible meal for the sick, elderly, and children. During monsoon and winter, jhangora khichdi is a staple of the Garhwali hills.