Wholesome Jowari Khichdi Recipe For A Healthy, Balanced Meal

By Tarishi Shrivastava

August 16, 2024

Millets are ancient supergrains that have long been a part of Indian food culture. This super easy and delicious Jowar Khichdi can be a snack, breakfast dish or a tiffin treat. Here is how to make it: 

Ingredients

1 cup whole Jowar ( sorghum) 4 tablespoons oil 5 to 6 curry leaves 1 tablespoon whole cumin (jeera) 2 green chillies, slit 1 cup finely chopped mixed vegetables (corn, carrots & capsicum) 1/4 cup powdered roasted peanuts 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander leaves Salt to taste

Step 1

Wash Jowar thoroughly and soak in water overnight.

Step 2

Drain water and pressure cook Jowar in 3 to 4 cups water for 6 whistles.

Step 3

Once cool, open the pressure cooker and drain out the water.

Step 4

In a kadhai heat oil, crackle jeera, add curry leaves, green chillies and saute.

Step 5

Add the vegetables and saute for a minute.

Step 6

Add the peanut powder and mix well.

Step 7

Add Jowar, salt and water. Mix well and cover cook on low flame for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Switch off the flame and give a mix before serving.