Fada Ki Khichdi
A variety of grains, pulses and rice provide healthy properties needed to stay fit.
- Separately wash the grains thoroughly. Drain and keep aside.
- In a pan, bring water to a boil. Add the drained grains, turmeric powder and green chillies. Mix well
- On a low flame, melt ghee in a ladle. Add carom seeds, red chillies, cinnamons, peppercorns, curry leaves and asafoetida. Add tempering to the grains. Stir well.
- Pressure cook up to 4 whistles. Toss khichdi. Serve hot.
- Tastes delicious with fresh curds and methi ka masala.
- Consistency of khichdi depends on individual liking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup broken wheat (gehun ka fada)
- 1/4 cup rice
- 1/4 cup split pigeon peas
- 1/4 cup split green beans without skin
- 1/4 cup black eyed beans (white)
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 4 green chillies (slit, optional)
- 4 cup Water
- salt to taste
- For the Tempering
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 tablespoon carom seeds
- 3-4 red dried chilies (boria)
- 3-4 black peppercorns
- 3-4 Cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
- 4-5 curry leaves
- 3 tablespoons ghee or oil
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