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Farali Kuttu ki Khichdi _ Buckwheat Khichdi

Farali Kuttu ki Khichdi | Buckwheat Khichdi

Farali Kutti ki Khichdi or Buckwheat Khichdi is a protein rich, healthy and gluten free khichdi made using Buckwheat groats.
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Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Snacks
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Fasting Recipes, Gluten Free, Gluten-Free Flour, Vrat
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Soaking Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 564kcal
Author: Renu Agrawal-Dongre

Ingredients

Recipe 1 - With Mint, Clove Powder and Sesame Seeds

  • 1 Cup Buckwheat groat
  • 1 Medium potato peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee Clarified Butter (One can use oil too)
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/2 Cup roasted shelled, and coarsely chopped peanuts
  • 1/2 Chopped fresh coriander
  • 1/2 Cup Chopped fresh mint
  • 2-3 green chilies finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger or ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds Jeera
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Til
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon clove powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 8-10 curry leaves
  • 1-2 tablespoon lemon juice depending on taste
  • Sendha Namak Rock salt or normal salt to taste
  • 3 cups water for soaking

Recipe 2 - One pot pressure cooker Kuttu Ki Khichdi

  • 1 Cup Buckwheat groat
  • 1 Medium potato peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee Clarified Butter (One can use oil too)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • ¼ Cup peanuts
  • 2-3 green chilies finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds Jeera
  • Sendha Namak Rock salt or normal salt to taste
  • ¼ Cup pumpkin cubed carrot - optional
  • 3 cups water for soaking

Instructions

Recipe 1 - With Mint, Clove Powder and Sesame Seeds

  • Rinse and wash the Buckwheat groat in water.
    1 Cup Buckwheat groat
  • Add water and let it soak for 30-60 minutes.
  • In a pot, add 1 cup water and the soaked buckwheat groat.
    1 1/4 cups water
  • Add salt and let the Buckwheat groat cook over medium heat.
    Sendha Namak
  • It will take around 10-15 minutes.
  • To check gently crush 1-2 groats between your hand, it should crush smoothly.
  • Do not overcook or else the khichdi will go mushy.
  • Remove the cooked buckwheat into a plate or a colander and spread it out.
  • Let this cool down completely.
  • In the meantime, create a paste of coriander and mint or finely chop them.
    1/2 Chopped fresh coriander, 1/2 Cup Chopped fresh mint
  • I have not added any water, as I did it in a food processor.
  • If you are making a paste and adding water add as little as you can.
  • In a pan add ghee or oil over medium heat.
    1 tablespoon Ghee
  • Once hot, add cumin seeds and sesame seeds.
    1 teaspoon Cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • When the seeds pop, add curry leaves, green chilies, and grated ginger and give it a quick mix.
    8-10 curry leaves, 2-3 green chilies finely chopped, 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
  • Add the chopped potato, and very little salt, and let the potatoes cook.
    1 Medium potato
  • More water might be needed (the remaining 1/4 cup) for the potatoes to cook.
    3 cups water for soaking
  • Once the potatoes are done, add the chopped and ground peanuts.
    1/2 Cup roasted
  • Add the chopped mint and coriander and mix well.
  • Now add the coriander powder, clove powder, and sugar and mix well.
    1/2 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/4 teaspoon clove powder, 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • Add the buckwheat groat and lemon juice.
    1-2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Mix everything well but gently. We do not want the groats to get mushy.
  • Let this cook for 4-5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
  • Farali Kuttu ki Khichdi _ Buckwheat Khichdi

Recipe 2 - One pot pressure cooker Kuttu Ki Khichdi

  • Rinse and wash the Buckwheat groat in water.
    1 Cup Buckwheat groat
  • Add water and let it soak for 30-60 minutes.
    3 cups water for soaking
  • After the groats are soaked, discard the water and rinse again.
  • In a pressure cooker or open pot add ghee.
    1 tablespoon Ghee
  • Once hot add cumin seeds and let it splutter.
    1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • Now add green chilies and peanuts.
    2-3 green chilies finely chopped
  • Cook this on medium stirring in between until peanuts are done.
    ¼ Cup peanuts
  • Now add the cubed potatoes, and veggies if using.
    1 Medium potato, ¼ Cup pumpkin cubed
    Adding of potatoes peanuts
  • Add soaked buckwheat groats.
    Adding of Kuttu in cooker
  • Add water and salt.
    Sendha Namak, 1 1/2 cups water
  • If using a Pressure cooker, pressure cook for 5-6 whistles.
  • If using an open pot, cook it on slow until the buckwheat is done.
  • To check gently crush 1-2 groats between your hand, it should crush smoothly.
  • Open the pressure cooker once the pressure has settled down.
    Cooked Kuttu Ki Khichdi
  • Serve it as is or with some yogurt or Farali Dudhi Raita or Singdana Raita.

Notes

  • Standard US-size cups and spoons are used. 1 Cup = 236 ml, 1 tablespoon = 15 ml, 1 teaspoon = 5 ml
  • Buckwheat takes a little longer to cook, so you would need more than normal pressure cooker whistles.
  • Nutirtion Facts are mentioned for 2nd Recipe Ingredients
 
 
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Nutrition Facts
Farali Kuttu ki Khichdi | Buckwheat Khichdi
Amount Per Serving
Calories 564 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 181mg8%
Potassium 1044mg30%
Carbohydrates 87g29%
Fiber 14g58%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 213IU4%
Vitamin C 28mg34%
Calcium 71mg7%
Iron 4mg22%
* I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.