Varagu Khichdi

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

Ise kodo millet khichdi, varagu uppittu naam se bhi khoja jata hai.

Time 50 min · Serves 3 · 304 kcal · North India, Multiple States

Ingredients

Main

• methi seeds — 2.38 g
• salt (optional) — 3 g
• Kodo Millet (Varagu) — 195 g
• Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) — 2.25 g
• onion — 150 g
• Kasuri Methi — 2.25 g
• Tomato — 240 g
• Turmeric Powder — 2 g
• Ghee — 4.5 g
• badi — 5 g

Tempering

• Cumin Seeds — 2.65 g
• Asafoetida — 1.06 g

Method

1. Wash one cup of kodo 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

Varagu Khichdi ko English mein kya kehte hain?

वरगु खिचड़ी ko English mein Varagu Khichdi likhte hain.

Ek plate Varagu Khichdi mein kitni calories hoti hain?

304 kcal per plate.

Kitna time lagta hai?

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

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