BAJRA KHICHDI

Ingredients

1/2 cup bajra (black millet) , soaked or 8 hours and drained
1/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , washed and drained
1 TSP oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste

Method

1. Combine the bajra, moong dal, salt and 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 4 whistles.
2. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
3. Heat the oil in a deep pan and add the cumin seeds.
4. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, turmeric powder and sauté for a few seconds.
5. Add the cooked bajra and moong dal and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
6. Serve immediately.