6-Step Guide To Make Rajasthani Bajra Ki Khichdi

By Krati Purwar

January 22, 2025

Bajra khichdi is a common dish prepared across Rajasthan in winter and other seasons as well. It is considered a wholesome meal and has many nutrition properties. If you are craving it, check out this easy recipe.

Ingredients

½ tsp hing ½ cup bajra Salt to taste ½ cup moong dal ½ tsp turmeric 1.5 cups water ½ tsp cumin seeds 1 green chilli ½ tsp red chilli powder 1 tbsp ghee 2 tbsp coriander leaves

Step 1

Wash and soak bajra for at least 8 hours and moong dal for 2-3 hours.

Step 2

Heat ghee in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds.

Step 3

Once the cumin seeds start crackling, add turmeric powder and hing.

Step 4

Saute chopped green chilli and red chilli powder.

Step 5

Drop in bajra and moong dal. Pour water and cook for 3-4 whistles.

Step 6

Serve bajra khichdi with a dollop of ghee and sprinkle coriander leaves.