By :
Saroj Kering
Category :
Khichdis, Rice
Servings :
2
Time Taken :
15-30 mins
Rating :
Method
- Soak whole wheat and moong separately for 1 hour.
- Drain wheat and moong in separate colanders, till all water is removed.
- Keep moong aside till required.
- Pound in a mortar and pestle till wheat is broken coarsely. Or run in a small mixie in very short spurts, till broken.
- Take care not to make it too fine, or the khichidi will be pasty.
- Put an unlidded pressure cooker to heat.
- Add ghee, melt and add moong beans.
- Stir and fry for 2 minutes.
- Add 5 cup boiling hot water.
- When boiling resumes, add broken wheat.
- Add salt, stir again till boiling resumes.
- Cover pressure cooker lid, and allow to cook for 3 whistles.
- Cool, and remove lid.
- Stir, and resume cooking further for 5-7 minutes.
- The grains should be mashed easily when pressed with thumb and finger.
- Cook further till the texture of the khichidi is like a thick porridge.
- Cover and keep aside for 10 minutes for flavours to blend.
- If desired drizzle a tbsp. of ghee, to add a delightful aroma.
- Serve piping hot, with curds, sugar, or milk or even as is.
Making time: 45 minutes
Makes: 3 servings
Shelflife: Best fresh
1 day if cold with buttermilk.