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Gehun ki Bikaneri Khichdi | Whole Wheat Khichdi

Gehun ki Bikaneri Khichdi | Whole Wheat Khichdi

Gehun ki Bikaneri khichdi is a healthy and a wholesome meal , hailing from North India and is made using whole wheat kernel and Yellow Moong Dal.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Dal, Lentils, One Pot Meal, Wheat
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Soaking Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 15 minutes
Author: Renu Agrawal-Dongre

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Whole Wheat
  • 1/8 Cup Yellow split Moong Dal
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee/Clarified Butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon Jeera (Cumin Seeds)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1-2 Green chilies slit
  • 1/4 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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