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, dhuli moong dal which is finely mixed with spices. Here is how to make it.

Get down with fever or take some downtime 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, Dhuli Moong Dal ki Khichdi, I feel totally ecstatic and full of gratitude.

After all who does not like eating ghee loaded, a 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, dhuli moong dal which is finely mixed with spices.

Loaded with fiber, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, pearl barley is an interesting substitute for 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 grains 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:

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Barley Khichdi Recipe

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

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 217kcal

Author: Neha Mathur

Ingredients 

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• 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

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Instructions

• Heat ghee in a pressure cooker.
• Once the ghee is hot, add hing and cumin seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds.
• Add cinnamon and cloves and fry for a few seconds.
• Add green chilli and onion and fry until onion is slightly browned.
• Now add tomato and ginger and cook for another minute.
• Add jau and dhuli moong dal and 3 cups of water along with salt and turmeric powder.
• Pressure cook until dal and jau is cooked.
• Remove the pressure cooker from heat and let the pressure release.
• Add lemon juice and mix well.
• Garnish with fresh coriander and golden fried onion.
• Serve hot.

Notes

You can use green moong dal, tuvar dal or dhuli masoor dal in place of yellow moong dal to make this khichdi.

Nutrition Facts

Barley Khichdi Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 19mg6%

Sodium 80mg3%

Potassium 245mg7%

Carbohydrates 31g10%

Fiber 8g33%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 90IU2%

Vitamin C 6.9mg8%

Calcium 23mg2%

Iron 2.1mg12%

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

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