Kuttu Ki Khichdi

Cuisines

Best for

Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup	kuttu (buckwheat groats)
1/2 cup	moong dal (split green gram)
2 tablespoons	ghee
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	ginger
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 pinch	asafoetida
1 cup	mixed vegetables
3 cups	water
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the kuttu and moong dal thoroughly under running water and soak them together for about 20 minutes.
2. 2 Heat ghee in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
3. 3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
4. 4 Add grated ginger and sauté for a minute until aromatic.
5. 5 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and asafoetida.
6. 6 Add the chopped mixed vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
7. 7 Drain the soaked kuttu and moong dal and add them to the pressure cooker.
8. 8 Pour in 3 cups of water and add salt to taste.
9. 9 Stir everything well and close the lid of the pressure cooker.
10. 10 Cook on medium heat for 2-3 whistles or until the kuttu and dal are cooked through.
11. 11 Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.
12. 12 Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves before serving.