Gehun ki Bikaneri Khichdi | Whole Wheat Khichdi
Gehun ki Bikaneri Khichdi, a khichdi made with Whole Wheat. I was surprised when I was searching for khichdi recipes on net. Yes even though my food is influenced based on North Indian cuisine I was not aware of this. Logically speaking wheat is more grown and common in North India and hence a khichdi without rice would be there.
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I was keen on making this Gehun ki Bikaneri Khichdi as making with whole wheat fascinated me. The only thing that was holding me off is buying whole wheat. As I was not sure what I will do if I do not like it. I do not have a mill here or the way I use to store wheat to make fresh flour. Finally I bought a small packet this weekend and made it just yesterday.
I was delighted that I did. One of the yummiest and easy khichdi recipe, with a bit of planning as the wheat needs to be soaked for a good few hours. Since the wheat is crushed lightly, I thought it would taste similar to Daliya and Split Green Moong Dal Khichdi. No but the taste and texture of this khichdi is quite different. There was a crunch in every bite, and that's what I liked the most.
Me and my son thoroughly enjoyed this Gehun ki Bikaneri Khichdi. I enjoyed it the typical way with some spicy Green coriander Chutney , dahi and papad. Ah yum, I am drolling again. One of the healthiest and easy to make one pot meal. I made a very small portion of this, but this can be easily doubled or tripled as per your requirement. I have adapted this recipe from Tarla Dalal's website.
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Whole Wheat
- ⅛ Cup Yellow split Moong Dal
- 1 tablespoon Ghee/Clarified Butter
- ½ teaspoon Jeera (Cumin Seeds)
- Salt to taste
- 1-2 Green chilies slit
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 Cups water (we need 3 times the water)
Instructions
- Wash and soak the whole wheat for 8-9 hours or overnight.
- Wash and soak the yellow moong dal for 1 hour.
- When ready to make, wash and drain the water from whole wheat.
- Lightly grind the whole wheat in a mixer, without adding any water.
- In a pressure cooker, add ghee.
- Once hot add Jeera.
- Once the Jeera splutters, add turmeric, ground whole wheat and dal.
- Mix everything for 20-30 seconds.
- Add 2 cups of water and salt as per taste.
- Pressure cook it for 5 whistles. (It will take more than the normal khichdi)
- Switch off and let the pressure settle down.
- Serve it hot with some Green coriander Chutney , papad and dahi.
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Gehun ki Bikaneri Khichdi | Whole Wheat Khichdi
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Ingredients
- ½ Cup Whole Wheat
- ⅛ Cup Yellow split Moong Dal
- 1 tablespoon Ghee/Clarified Butter
- ½ teaspoon Jeera (Cumin Seeds)
- Salt
- 1-2 Green chilies slit
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 cup water (we need 3 times the water)
Instructions
- Wash and soak the whole wheat for 8-9 hours or overnight.
- Wash and soak the yellow moong dal for 1 hour.
- When ready to make, wash and drain the water from whole wheat.
- Lightly grind the whole wheat in a mixer, without adding any water.
- In a pressure cooker, add ghee.
- Once hot add Jeera.
- Once the Jeera splutters, add turmeric, ground whole wheat and dal.
- Mix everything for 20-30 seconds.
- Add 2 cups of water and salt as per taste.
- Pressure cook it for 5 whistles. (It will take more than the normal khichdi)
- Switch off and let the pressure settle down.
- Serve it hot with some Green coriander Chutney , papad and dahi.
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The whole wheat version khichdi sounds healthier and wholesome. BTW is the texture of wheat chewy when cooked?
Not very much, slightly I would say
Awesome ! Gehu ki Khichadi sounds really unique , it looks very creamy and interesting . I had heard of it , but never really looked up .
Super share !
Thank you
I am totally surprised. Other than using it for halwa, I have never tried whole wheat berries in recipes. This kichdi sounds fantastic and a really healthy meal for everyone.
Interesting ,Except halwa making never tried anything with whole wheat... Looks yummy!!
The whole wheat version of kichidi sounds interesting. Looks yummy.
Sounds fantastic renu, I made a Khichdi with broken wheat from gujarat and we all loved it. So with whole wheat too it must have tasted so delicious.
What a fantastic and unique pick for this series. I have ever tried cooking wheat berries. Sounds very flavorful too.
This is quite interesting. I have never cooked with whole wheat as well. I have a small pack at home. I going to try this for sure. Thanks for sharing.
I love this healthy khichedi recipe. I haven't ever eaten it but it sounds like the sort of dish my family would love.
Do give it a try. Thank You
So nice , i will try tomorrow.
Sure do, Would appreciate your feedback. Thank You.
This looks great! So soothing and wholesome!
Thank You
Using whole wheat berries to make khichdi...awesome. I'll have to try this out when I get back home. Never knew such a khichdi existed.
Thank You
Delicious and so nutritious one pot meal, it looks so creamy and comforting!!