Bajra Khichdi

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain the soaked bajra and set aside.

2. 2

   Rinse the moong dal in water until the water runs clear.

3. 3

   In a pressure cooker, combine the drained bajra, rinsed moong dal, salt to taste, and turmeric.

4. 4

   Add 4 cups of water to the mixture in the pressure cooker.

5. 5

   Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on high heat until you hear two whistles. Then reduce the heat to low and cook for another 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally from the cooker.

7. 7

   In a small pan, heat the ghee over medium heat.

8. 8

   Add the cumin seeds to the ghee and let them sizzle for a few seconds until they start to release their aroma.

9. 9

   Pour the tempered cumin seeds and ghee over the cooked khichdi and mix well.

10. 10

    Serve the Bajra Khichdi hot, garnished with fresh coriander leaves if desired.