Bajra Khichdi is a nutritious, low-GI meal ideal for diabetics and health enthusiasts. Made with pearl millet, lentils, and vegetables, it is rich in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, making it a perfect choice for managing blood sugar levels.
Ingredients
This heart-healthy and diabetic-perfect bajra khichdi recipe is packed with protein and low-GI bajra teamed with lentils and veggies.
Ingredients (Serves 2)
- Bajra (Pearl Millet): ½ cup (soaked overnight)
- Moong Dal (Yellow Split Lentils): ¼ cup (soaked for 30 minutes)
- Vegetables (chopped):
- Carrot: ¼ cup
- French Beans: ¼ cup
- Spinach: ¼ cup (optional)
- Onion: 1 small (chopped)
- Ginger-Garlic Paste: 1 tsp
- Cumin Seeds: 1 tsp
- Turmeric Powder: ¼ tsp
- Salt: To taste
- Black Pepper: ½ tsp
- Water: 4 cups
- Ghee (Clarified Butter): 1 tsp (optional, or a tablespoon of olive oil)
Instructions
Prepare the Bajra
- Soak bajra for minimum of one night (8-10 hours) and wash them. Drain and then chop it into small pieces for better digestion. Compose.
- Cook the Lentils and Bajra
- In the pressure cooker, put the soaked bajra, moong dal, and 3 cups of water.
- Mix turmeric and a pinch of salt. Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles and mushy.
Prepare the Tempering
- Heat ghee in a pan. I was not mistaken, and so, adding cumin seeds I waited until they popped.
- Now, put the onions and ginger garlic paste, all chopped. Sauté until golden brown.
- Cook the Vegetables
- Sauté the vegetables in the pan for 3–5 minutes, then add the chopped vegetables.
- Sprinkle with black pepper and some salt.
- Combine and Simmer
- Now, add the cooked bajra and lentils to the pan and let it stay for a while.
- Add more water for a thinner soup broth or less water for the soup to be thicker than even porridge. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve Warm
It can be garnished with fresh coriander leaves and eaten hot with a boiled plain yogurt or on the side with a cooled cucumber salad.
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Fat: 4 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Glycemic Index: Low
Serving Size: 1 bowl, it is approximately 250-300 grams. Accompany it with a small cup of plain yogurt in order to get more probiotics into the gut and improve digestion.
This bajra khichdi recipe is a delicious and healthy way to manage blood sugar levels while enjoying a hearty meal. Incorporate this easy-to-make dish into your diet for its numerous health benefits.
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