Jau Moong Dal Khichdi (Barley Khichdi)

A typical, one pot meal, Jau Moong Dal Khichdi or Barley Khichdi is made with wholesome ingredients like pearl barley, dhule moong dal which is finely mixed with spices. Here is how to make Barley Khichdi.

Get down with fever or take some down time after days at work, the first thing that you want to do is have some soul food and just unwind.  Whenever I am back from a trip at home or as and when I crave for a simple yet satiating meal, the first thing that my mind cribs for is Khichdi.

Made with the simplest ingredients and basic spices, a bowlful of Khichdi soothes your senses like no other meal on the planet. Hence, whenever I eat or serve Moong Dal Daliya Khichdi, Spinach Oats Khichdi, Dhuli Moong Dal ki Khichdi,, I feel totally ecstatic and full of gratitude.

After all who does not like eating a ghee loaded, tender meal of rice and enriching lentils, no? Tempted to eat it yet again yesterday, I try my hands on Jau Moong Dal Khichdi which turned out yummier than what I had expected it to be!

A typical, one pot meal, Jau Moong Dal Khichdi is made with wholesome ingredients like pearl barley, dhule moong dal which is finely mixed with spices. Loaded with fiber, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants, pearl barley is an interesting substitute of rice and should be eaten as often as one can!

Having used the same while making Jau Moong Dal Khichdi, let me tell you it is one of the grain that you should not give a miss at any cost. So, quickly note down the recipe of this different khichdi, prepare it soon as serve it piping hot:

Jau Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe

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Barley Khichdi

A typical, one pot meal, Jau Moong Dal Khichdi or Barley Khichdi is made with wholesome ingredients like pearl barley, dhule moong dal which is finely mixed with spices

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 217 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Pearl Barley / Jau
• 1/4 cup Dhuli Moong Dal
• 2 tbsp Ghee
• 1/4 tsp Hing
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 inch Cinnamon
• 2-3 Cloves
• 2-3 Green Chilli Slit into half
• 1/2 cup Onion Chopped
• 1/4 cup Tomato Chopped
• 1 tsp Ginger Grated
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 2 tsp Lemon Juice
• 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander Chopped
• 2 tbsp Golden fried onion

Instructions

1. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker.

2. Once the ghee is hot, add hing and cumin seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds.

3. Add cinnamon and cloves and fry for a few seconds.

4. Add green chilli and onion and fry until onion is slightly browned.

5. Now add tomato and ginger and cook for another minute.

6. Add jau and dhuli moong dal and 3 cups of water along with salt and turmeric powder.

7. Pressure cook until dal and jau is cooked.

8. Remove the pressure cooker from heat and let the pressure release.

9. Add lemon juice and mix well.

10. Garnish with fresh coriander and golden fried onion.

11. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Barley Khichdi

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g 12%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 19mg 6%

Sodium 80mg 3%

Potassium 245mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 31g 10%

Dietary Fiber 8g 32%

Sugars 2g

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 1.8%

Vitamin C 8.4%

Calcium 2.3%

Iron 11.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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