Millet Khichdi (Michdi)
Khichdi is India's classic one-pot comfort meal, traditionally made with rice and lentils. Our version, Michdi, is made with millets, naturally gluten-free grains that have been part of Indian kitchens for centuries. It cooks up soft and savoury, and makes a comforting bowl for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1cup Grainova’s Michdi (washed, soaked & sieved)
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 or 2 tomatoes chopped as per size
- 1 green chilli chopped
- Little ginger
- ¼ cup green peas or any other veggie
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1tsp cumin seeds, pinch of hing
- Seasoning & black pepper as per taste
Method
- In a pressure cooker, begin by heating 1 tablespoon of ghee over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds (jeera) and allow them to fry until they start to splutter, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Proceed to sauté finely chopped onions, ginger, and green chili, stirring until the onions become translucent and the mixture is fragrant.
- Following this, introduce diced tomatoes to the mix, allowing them to soften before adding peas and an assortment of your chosen vegetables. Continue to sauté the mixture for a few minutes, ensuring the vegetables are well-coated and begin to release their flavors.
- Next, incorporate the khichdi mix into the cooker, stirring it with the vegetable medley to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gradually pour 3 to 4 cups of warm water into the cooker, adjusting the quantity to achieve the desired consistency of the khichdi.
- Secure the lid of the pressure cooker, set the heat to high, and allow the khichdi to cook for 2-3 whistles, depending on the cooker's intensity and the grains' cooking time.
- Once cooked, carefully release the pressure from the cooker and open the lid. Gently mix the khichdi to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dish.