Pearl Barley and Mung Dal Khichdi
Wanted to have something spicy, hot, comforting in this cold weather, and at the same time healthy and less time consuming. Barley Soup and Khichdi were in my mind, so thought of a fusion of Barley and Khichdi. I was not sure how it will taste like as did not knew if I can actually combine both. So gave it a try. I made it a bit spicy, and made in olive oil instead of ghee and in a pot/kadai. One can even make in pressure cooker I guess, but thought Barley will go completely soggy so made it in a pot/kadai.
Here goes the recipe:
Ingredients
- ¼ Cup yellow mung dal (lentil), washed and soaked for half an hour in warm water
- ¼ Cup green mung dal(lentil), washed and soaked for half an hour in warm water
- ½ Cup Pearl Barley, washed and soaked for 15 minutes (My barley does not need soaking)
- ½ Onion chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves chopped
- ¼ piece ginger chopped
- 2 green chillies chopped
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- ¼ cup green peas
- 1 medium size carrots chopped into cubes
- 2 sweet red peppers chopped into cubes. (I simply added whatever vegetables was available in my fridge)
- 1 medium tomato cubed
- puree of 1 medium tomato
- salt as per taste
- 3 Cups water
Preparation
- In a pot add oil.
- Once hot add the chopped onions, ginger, garlic, green chillies.
- Saute it for 2-3 mins until translucent
- Add the green peas and carrots , a bit of salt and black pepper. Let it cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Then add the red peppers , yellow mung dal, green mung dal, Barley, water and salt
- Mix it and let it come to a boil. Let it cook on high for 5-7 minutes, then on medium for another 10-15 minutes, stirring in between.
- Once the water is almost reduced, and the mixture starts sticking let it cook on minimum for another 5 minutes.
- Switch off and let the Khichdi sit for 10 minutes or so.
- Serve it hot with Papad.
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Very healthy khichdi.. only thing is the pearl barley takes a very long time to cook.
It looks delicious indeed.
Dishing out khichdi with pearl barley is definitely a super duper healthy option. Am in love with this sort of wholegrain dishes.
Awesome. I like the combo it is new to me and I love to try newer stuff. Bookmarking.
Love your healthy twist to khichdi with pearl barley. Such a wholesome, filling and delicious dish. Love it.
This is a healthy one, it looks delicious too. Wonderful to use these millets.
Such a healthy and delicious share. Looks great. Such whole grain dishes are power packed and this looks tempting too
Very healthy, wholesome and delicious khichdi. Lovely share 🙂
yummm, a bowl of comfort just perfect for this blustery weather here
Such a delicious and healthy meal. Addition of pearl barley in khichdi sounds really yummy!
I really love bajra khichdi as it adds a nice nutty texture to the overall preparation. Is also a versatile recipe as one can add any sort of vegetables and lentils.
very healthy and nutritious khichdi. Great share.
Kichdis are to dies for, my very very favorite rice dish:) Your look wonderfully delicious, I never had pearl barley khichdi but would love to try out your recipe ASAP. Thanks Renu for sharing 🙂