Monday 27 March 2017

Proso Millet Khichdi (Panni Veragu (Tamil) / Barri (Hindi)

Proso Millet Khichdi!
Proso Millet is nothing but Panni Veragu (Tamil) / Barri / Chena (Hindi). As we all know Millets are rich in minerals and nutrients. So I replaced rice with Proso Millet and prepared Khichdi. This recipe can be taken during fasting also.

Ingredients:
Proso Millet - 200 grms
Green Gram dhall - 100 grms
Vegetables - Carrots, potato, beans, tomato
Jerra / cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Pepper powder - 1 tsp
Jeera powder - 1 tsp
Clove - 2-3
Bayleaf - 1
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Green chillis - 1 no
Ghee - 2-3 tablespoons
Salt to taste

Method:
# Wash proso millet & green Gram dhall well.

# Heat a pressure cooker, add ghee, add bayleaf, clove, jeera / Cumin seeds, scarde well add vegetables mix well.

# Add  proso millet and  green gram dhall, turmeric powder, salt and add 3 -4 cups of water and pressure cook for 4 whistles and simmer the stove for 10-15 min, again keep the flame in high and switch off the stove.

# After pressure is released add chopped coriander leaves and serve.

I have served Khichdi with tomato chutney.

Please do try and provide your comments.
Thank you!



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