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    Home » Whole Grains » Millets » Bajre Ki Khichdi (Pearl Millet/ Sajjala Khichdi)

    Bajre Ki Khichdi (Pearl Millet/ Sajjala Khichdi)

    Published: Jul 3, 2014 · Modified: May 17, 2021 by Pavani · 11 Comments

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    Blogging Marathon# 42: Week 1/ Day 1
    Theme: All about Millets
    Dish: Bajre Ki Khichdi

    Yet another month rolls by and today we are starting this month's blogging marathon. Big difference for me is I'm joining the lovely BM gals only 2 weeks this month, because it is vacation time and we are packing for a month long trip to India --- yay!!!!!! I wanted to skip this month altogether, but Valli's themes pulled me in.

    So for the first week, I picked up a relatively easy theme, All about Millets. I have started cooking with millets about 5~6 years back and interestingly I tried foxtail millet for the first time in a Mexican dish. It wasn't until later that I found out that they are very commonly used in India too.

    Millets are an ancient cereal cultivated in the dry climates of Africa and northern China. Interestingly millets were the staple food of Indian, Chinese and Korean civilizations. There are about 6000 varieties of millet throughout the world with grains varying in color. Foxtail millet is one of the oldest varieties.

    Today's recipe has been on my to-make list since the last mega marathon we had in April. Bajra/ Pearl Millet/ Sajjalu was one of the most popular ingredient used in Haryana cuisine. I bought some bajra and made this khichdi.

    It takes a while to cook bajra, using the pressure cooker is one of the quickest methods. This is a very hearty and filling meal. Both my kids loved it too. I added some mixed veggies to the dish to make it more substantial.

    Recipe adapted from PJ's blog:

    Bajre Ki Khichdi (Pearl Millet/ Sajjala Khichdi)

    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 45 minutes mins
    Total Time: 1 hour hr 35 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: haryana
    Servings: 4 serving

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup Millet Bajra/ Pearl
    • ¼ cup Moong dal
    • 1 tsp Chili powder Red
    • 1 Onion - medium, chopped
    • 1 red chili Dry
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric
    • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • to taste Salt
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    Instructions

    • Soak the millet and moong dal separately for 30 minutes.
    • Heat 2tsp oil in a pressure cooker, add the cumin seeds and once the seeds splutter, add the onions and cook till they are lightly browned.
    • Next add the mixed vegetables and cook for 2~3 minutes. They don't have to be cooked all the way through, they will cook along with the millet and moong dal.
    • Drain the millet and moong dal; add them to the veggie mixture and cook for a minute.
    • Add the turmeric, chili powder and salt. Mix well and add 3cups of water. Pressure cook on medium-low flame for at least 5~6 whistles.
    • Let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid and if you see that there is water in the cooker, then simmer until all of the water is absorbed. Serve hot with some yogurt or a pickle.

    Notes

    Lets check out what my fellow marathoners have cooked today for BM# 42.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @cooks_hideout or tag #cookshideout!

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    1. Srivalli

      July 03, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      That's really nice to know these millets being used in other cuisines as well Pavani, thanks for the historian account..:)..infact I always felt Mexican cuisine being very similar to our Indian. Your Bajri Khichdi looks so good..

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    2. Priya Suresh

      July 03, 2014 at 2:25 pm

      Wat a complete and wholesome khichdi..Inviting..

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    3. rekhas kitchen

      July 03, 2014 at 3:24 pm

      Ohhh very healthy recipe You took me back to Vaishali's place. I was remembering that what we had at her place but that is with rice. mouthwatering....

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    4. PJ

      July 03, 2014 at 6:31 pm

      Your clicks are tempting me to make this again. Glad that the kids enjoyed the meal and thanks for the mention :).

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    5. Sarita

      July 03, 2014 at 10:56 pm

      Khichidi looks delicious ..

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    6. Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi

      July 07, 2014 at 12:35 am

      Delicious looking khichdi! Love it!

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    7. Sapana Behl

      July 08, 2014 at 6:49 pm

      Khichdi looks so tasty and filling. Lovely clicks...

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    8. vaishali sabnani

      July 10, 2014 at 6:07 am

      The khicdilooks so nice and comforting. ...and of course lovely clicks as usual. P

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    9. Suma Gandlur

      July 11, 2014 at 8:12 pm

      Healthy khichdi. I haven't cooked with this millet yet. Have to give it a try.

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    10. Sreevalli E

      July 14, 2014 at 5:51 pm

      Healthy & filling khichdi.. Very yum.

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    11. Ami

      March 22, 2018 at 4:39 am

      Very nice recipe, will try today..

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