How do you make bajra khichdi?

Soak the bajra, then pressure-cook or simmer it with moong dal, cumin and turmeric until soft and porridge-like. Finish with Anveshan bilona ghee and a pinch of jaggery. It takes about 50 minutes and serves 4.

Why soak bajra before cooking?

Soaking the pearl millet softens it and reduces cooking time, helping the khichdi turn creamy and easy to digest.

Is bajra khichdi healthy?

Yes, bajra and moong dal are fibre- and protein-rich, and a spoon of Anveshan bilona ghee adds wholesome richness, making it a comforting winter meal.

What do you serve with bajra khichdi?

It is traditionally served with extra Anveshan ghee, plain curd, jaggery or a dollop of white butter, which balances the earthy millet beautifully.

Bajra Khichdi

Name: Bajra Khichdi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Bajra (pearl millet), soaked; 3 tbsp Bilona Ghee; 1 tsp Jaggery Powder; 0.5 cup Yellow moong dal; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Salt; 5 cups Water

Bajra khichdi is a rustic Rajasthani one-pot dish where soaked pearl millet and yellow moong dal are slow-cooked into a comforting, porridge-like meal. This wholesome version finishes with a generous spoon of nutty Anveshan bilona ghee and a pinch of Anveshan jaggery powder to balance the earthy bajra, making it warming and nourishing. It takes about 50 minutes and serves 4.

Time breakdown

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time35 min

Total Time50 min

Ingredients

Bajra (pearl millet), soaked
Yellow moong dal
Cumin seeds
Turmeric powder
Salt
Water

How to Make Bajra Khichdi

1
Coarsely crush the soaked bajra, then rinse with the moong dal.
2
Heat 1 tbsp Anveshan ghee in a pressure cooker, splutter cumin and a pinch of hing.
3
Add bajra, dal, turmeric and salt; saute 2 minutes.

Tips for the Best Bajra Khichdi

✓Soak the bajra for a few hours so it cooks down to a soft, creamy texture.
✓Add the Anveshan bilona Anveshan ghee generously at the end, the way it is traditionally served in Rajasthan.

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