Mixed Grain Khichdi Recipe

Name: Mixed Grain Khichdi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup quinoa; 1/4 cup pearl barley; 1/4 cup cracked wheat; 1/2 cup split pigeon peas (toor dal); 2 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter; 1 tablespoon neutral oil like canola; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon tumeric; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 5 whloe cloves; 2 inch piece of cinnamon stick; 10 curry leaves; 1 medium size onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, finely minced; 2 inch piece of ginger, finely minced; 2 jalapeno peppers, finely diced; 1/2 cup cauliflower florets; 1/2 cup red pepper, diced; 1/4 cup carrot, diced; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1/4 cup frozen corn kernels; 5 cups water; 1 3/4 teaspoons salt

Servings: persons

1/4 cup quinoa
1/4 cup pearl barley
1/4 cup cracked wheat
1/2 cup split pigeon peas (toor dal)
2 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter
1 tablespoon neutral oil like canola
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon tumeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
5 whloe cloves
2 inch piece of cinnamon stick
10 curry leaves
1 medium size onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 inch piece of ginger, finely minced
2 jalapeno peppers, finely diced
1/2 cup cauliflower florets
1/2 cup red pepper, diced
1/4 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup frozen corn kernels
5 cups water
1 3/4 teaspoons salt

1
Combine quinoa, barley, cracked wheat and pigeon peas and rinse in a two to three of changes of water. Let it soak in 2 1/2 cups water for at least 30 minutes up to an hour. Drain and set aside.
2
In a medium Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot, over medium-high heat, heat ghee and oil until it shimmers.
3
Add mustard and cumin seeds and let it sizzle.
4
Add all the dry spices and saute until fragrant, for 30 seconds.
5
Add curry leaves, onion, garlic, ginger and jalapeno and saute until onion turns light golden brown, about two minutes
6
Add all the vegetables and saute it until vegetables are well coated with spices, for another minute.
7
Add 2 1/2 cups of water and drained grain mixture. Mix the contents of pots and season with salt.
8
Turn the heat up and bring contents of pot to a boil.
9
Reduce heat to low, cover the pot and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and grains and dal are tender.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup quinoa, 1/4 cup pearl barley, 1/4 cup cracked wheat, 1/2 cup split pigeon peas (toor dal), and more.

Yes, Mixed Grain Khichdi falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mixed Grain Khichdi

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