Buckwheat and Sprouts Khichdi (Protein Rich Recipe) Video by Tarla Dalal

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Buckwheat and Sprouts Khichdi, is light on the stomach, yet filling and nourishing. The aroma of this khichdi is irresistible, as it has been cooked with an appropriate selection of spices. Moong dal and sprouts are a good source of protein, making this a very healthy and wholesome choice for pregnant women. Buckwheat is commonly called as kutto or kutti no daro – in case you have any trouble making your local grocer understand!

Recipe Description for Buckwheat Sprouts Khichdi, Kutto Moong Dal Sprouts Khichdi

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 12 mins
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For Buckwheat Sprouts Khichdi
3/4 cup buckwheat (kuttu or kutti no daro) , washed and drained
3/4 cup mixed sprouts
1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , washed and drained
1 tsp oil
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
2 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste

For Serving With Buckwheat Sprouts Khichdi
fresh curd (dahi)

Method

For buckwheat sprouts khichdi

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When the cumin seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the buckwheat and yellow moong dal and sauté on a slow flame for a few more seconds.
Add the mixed sprouts, turmeric powder, green chillies, chilli powder, salt and 4 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
Serve the {span class="bold1"}buckwheat sprouts khichdi{/span} immediately with fresh curds.

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