Hearty Vegan Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi: Nutrient-Packed Comfort Food

Indulge in the comforting embrace of our Vegan Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi, a hearty and nutrient-packed dish that's not only delicious but also completely vegan. This recipe brings together the earthy goodness of soaked Bajra (pearl millet) and protein-rich Moong Dal (split green gram) with a colorful array of vegetables and aromatic spices.

This Recipe is free from :

• Wheat
• Peanuts
• tree nuts
• dairy
• casein
• soy
• egg
• sesame
• fish
• shellfish

Ingredients For Bajra & Moong Dal Khichadi Recipe

1. Bajara - soaked overnight - 1 cup
2. Moong dal - soaked 4-5 hours - 1/2 cup
3. Onion - finely chopped - 1
4. Tomato - finely chopped - 1
5. Carrots / Gajar - cut into small cubes - 1/2 cup
6. Green beans - 1/2 cup
7. Green peas - 1/2 cup
8. Vegetable oil - 1 TBSP
9. Cinnamon stick - 1/2 inch -1
10. Bay leaf - 1
11. Star Anise - 1
12. Black Cardamom - 1
13. Cloves - 2-3
14. Cumin seeds / Jeera - 1 Tsp
15. Hing powder - 1/2 Tsp
16. Ginger-garlic paste - 1 TBSP
17. Garam Masala powder - 1 Tsp
18. Turmeric powder - 1 Tsp
19. Red chili powder - 1 Tsp
20. Coriander seeds powder - 1 Tsp
21. Cumin Seeds powder - 1/2 Tsp
22. Salt to taste
23. Water - 3 cups

Method -

1. In a heavy bottom pot , add vegetable oil. Once hot add cinnamon stick , bay leaf , cumin seeds and hing powder and Saute together . Add onion and saute till they turn translucent. Add tomatoes and salt to taste and saute till they turn mushy.
2. Add carrots, green peas, and green beans . Saute well for a minute.
3. Add Bajra and moong dal and mix well. Add turmeric powder , red chili powder , garam masala powder and mix well.
4. Add water and get to a boil.
5. Cook for 3 whistles . Serve hot with a choice of raita or pickle.