Wednesday 18 July 2012

Cooked to make a nutritious khichdi

Barley tempered and cooked to make a nutritious khichdi


Barley Khichdi




Ingredients
Barley,Soaked in water for 3-4 hours1 cup
Ghee1 tablespoon
Cumin seeds1 teaspoon
Asafoetidaa pinch
Carrot,diced1 medium
Turmeric powder1/4 teaspoon
Black peppercorns,crushed1 teaspoon
Sea saltto taste
Fresh coriander leaves,chopped2 tablespoons
Method
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, carrot and barley. Mix well and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Add turmeric powder and crushed peppercorns and mix. Add coriander leaves and 2 ½ cups water and mix and let it come to a boil. Add salt and mix well. Put the lid on and cook under pressure for 2-3 whistles.

Open the lid when the pressure reduces completely and serve hot.

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