Indian Recipe

Indian Recipes ⇢ Barley khichadi

Category

Vegetarian

Meal of Day

Dinner

Zone/Region

North Indian Recipe

Total number of servings: 4

Barley khichadi is a hearty and filling dish made with barley grains, lentils, and a variety of fragrant spices. It is high in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a healthy option for a balanced meal.

Nutritional values

Energy110 Kcal
Carbohydrates17.7 g
Proteins3.5 g
Fat3 g
Fiber2.5 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium9.6 mg

Ingredients

1/2 cup of Barley khichadi
½ cup of onion, chopped finely
½ cup of tomato, finely chopped
1 cup of capsicum, chopped
½ cup of zucchini (Tori), chopped
3 tablespoon of coriander (Dhaniya), chopped
2 teaspoon of oil
1teaspoon of cumin seeds (Jeera)
½ teaspoon of green chillies, finely chopped

Procedure

Take 1 ½ cup water and barley in a pressure cooker.
Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add onions.
Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add tomato, mix well and cook for a minute.
Add the vegetables and cook on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes with occasional stirring.
Add barley, green chillies, and coriander (dhaniya).
Mix well, cook for 2-3 minutes on a medium flame with occasional stirring.