Bajra Khichdi

Ingredients:

Bajara (Millet) - 1 Cup

Yellow Moong dal - 1/2 Cup

Garlic - 8-10 Cloves (Finely chopped)

Green Chili - 2

Ginger Paste - 1 Tsp 

Cumin Seed - 1 1/2 Tsp

Peanuts - 1/4 Cup (Optional)

Red Chili Powder - 1 Tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp

Asafoetida - a pinch

Ghee - 3 Tbsp

Salt - to taste

Fresh Cilantro - 1/4 Cup to garnish

Method:

1) Coarsely grind bajra in grinder.

2) Wash ground bajra and moong dal with water.

3) Heat ghee in pan/cooker. Add mustard seeds and let it crackle.

4) Add cumin seeds and asafoetida. Add chopped garlic, ginger paste and green chili and saute well.

5) Add peanuts and fry for a min.

6) Add red chili powder, turmeric powder and immediately add 5 cups of water.

7) Once water starts boiling add ground bajra and moong dal.

8) Add salt and mix well.

9) Let this cook for 4-5 whistles on low-medium flame. 
    Tip: Check if bajra is completely cooked if not then cook for 10 more min. Cooking time depends on how bajra is grind.

10) Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.