Samai Khichdi

One-pot little millet khichdi with onion, tomato and ghee. Light and comforting.

Ise little millet khichdi, saame khichdi naam se bhi khoja jata hai.

Time 50 min · Serves 3 · 302 kcal · North India, Multiple States

Ingredients

Main

• Kasuri Methi — 2.25 g
• methi seeds — 2.38 g
• Tomato — 240 g
• salt (optional) — 3 g
• Turmeric Powder — 2 g
• Ghee — 4.5 g
• onion — 150 g
• Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) — 2.25 g
• Little Millet — 200 g
• badi — 5 g

Tempering

• Asafoetida — 1.06 g
• Cumin Seeds — 2.65 g

Method

1. Wash one cup of little millet and drain it well.
2. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker on medium heat.
3. Add asafoetida and cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
4. Add chopped onions. Sauté until translucent.
5. Add chopped tomatoes. Cook until soft.
6. Add salt, chilli powder, turmeric, kasuri methi and crushed vadi.
7. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the masalas combine.
8. Add the millet and sauté for a minute.
9. Add 5 cups of water. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 whistles.
10. Simmer on low for 3 to 4 minutes, then switch off.
11. Let the pressure release naturally, then stir well.

Common questions

Samai Khichdi ko English mein kya kehte hain?

सामई खिचड़ी ko English mein Samai Khichdi likhte hain.

Ek plate Samai Khichdi mein kitni calories hoti hain?

302 kcal per plate.

Kitna time lagta hai?

50 min lagta hai — 20 min taiyari, 30 min pakana.

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