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    Home » Recipes » Kids Lunch Box

    Bajra Khichdi + Yogurt + Dates

    Jun 8, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    KIDS LUNCH BOX #48 – Bajra Khichdi + Yogurt + Dates

    Some kids school lunch box ideas to try…

    1. Drumstick Leaves Paratha + Aloo Gobi + Mixed Nuts
    2. Carrot Rice + Cucumber + Fruittellas
    3. Beetroot Rice + Yogurt + Dates and Nut Ladoo + Cherries
    4. Potato Spinach Pancakes + Sprouted Moong & Corn Salad+ Grapes
    5. Mayonnaise Veggie Pasta + Strawberries + Peanut Chikki 

    Here is what I packed for school lunch…

    LUNCH – Bajra Khichdi – I have prepared this recipe in the electric pressure cooker. Here is the Bajra Khichdi Recipe Link.

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    bajra khichdi served in a bowl with raita on the side

    Bajra Khichdi Recipe | How to make Bajra Khichdi

    Bhavana Patil
    Bajra Khichdi is a warm and nutritious recipe that can be made during winters. This recipe is prepared with pearl millet, moong dal, vegetables and some basic spices.
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Servings: 4
    Calories : 298
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: North Indian, Rajasthani
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
    Prep Time : 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time : 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time : 25 minutes minutes

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml

    • ½ cup pearl millet (bajra) broken and clean
    • ½ cup split yellow moong (Split Green Moong Dal/Lentils also can be used)
    • 2 cups mix vegetables chopped (carrot, green peas, broccoli, cauliflower)
    • 2 cups spinach (palak)  chopped
    • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
    • 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
    • salt to taste
    • 4 cups water
    • 2 tablespoons coriander leaves

    Spices:

    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • a pinch asafetida (hing)

    Instructions
     

    Instant Pot Method:

    • Firstly, soak broken and cleaned bajra in water for at least one hour.
      bajra (pearl millet)soaked in water
    • Press SAUTE mode (Normal) on Instant Pot. Add ghee or oil to the POT. Note: Tastes better with Ghee
    • Once POT is hot, add in the cumin seeds, asafetida, ginger, green chilies. Saute for 20 secs.
    • Then add the mixed vegetables, cook for a minute.
      steps to saute green chilli ginger and mixed vegetables for bajre ki khichdi collage
    • Then add soaked bajra, split moong dal (no need to soak the lentil just rinse it and add it to the pressure cooker), turmeric powder, coriander powder, water, salt. Mix well.
      steps to add lentils millets dry spices and water collage
    • Furthermore, close the lid on the pot. Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and timer to 8 minutes.
      Once the pot beeps, Wait for NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE (NPR).
    • Once the pressure has released, open the lid, add garam masala powder, chopped spinach (palak), cilantro, and mix the khichdi well.
      **Note: If khichdi is not mushy or too dry, select saute mode, add ½ cup of water, and cook for another minute.
      steps to add cilantro collage
    • Instant Pot Bajra Khichdi is ready. Serve with yogurt, raita, or kadhi.
      bajra khichdi served in a bowl with raita on the side

    Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method:

    • Soak bajra in water for at least one hour.
    • Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee or oil in a pressure cooker and once it's hot add in the cumin (jeera), asafetida, ginger, green chilies. Saute for 20 secs.
    • Add the mixed vegetables and cook for a minute.
    • Then add soaked bajra, split moong dal (no need to soak the lentil just rinse it and add it to the pressure cooker), turmeric powder, coriander powder, water, salt. Mix well.
    • Close the lid and put the whistle weight on. Cook for 3-4 whistles on medium flame and turn off the gas.
    • Once the pressure has released completely, open the lid, add garam masala powder, spinach, coriander leaves and mix well.
      **If the Khichdi is not mushy or if it's too dry then add ½ cup of water and adjust the consistency of the khichdi.
    • Masala bajra khichdi recipe is ready, serve with yogurt, raita, or kadhi.

    Video

    Notes

    Variations for Rajasthani Bajra Khichdi

    • Soaking Bajra: To prepare this khichdi, soak the millets in water for at least 1 hour. This step is mandatory.
    • Water Ratio: The water ratio in this recipe is 4 times the millets and lentils together which makes a soft, porridge-like consistency for the final dish.
    • Lentils: I have used split moong dal without skin. But you can also use split moong dal with skin, masoor dal, or toor dal (split pigeon peas).
    • Other Grains: Replace pearl millet with other grains like foxtail millet, Kodo millet, quinoa, brown rice, or white rice for a few more variations of this khichdi.
    • Other vegetables: You can also use seasonal vegetables and green leafy of your choices like pumpkin, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and methi leaves.
    • Vegan: To make this veg bajra khichdi recipe vegan, simply substitute ghee with any vegetable cooking oil.
    • While making Rajasthani Bajra Khichdi with vegetables, cut vegetables into large chunks because of increased pressure cooking time.
     
    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 14gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 389mgFiber: 7gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 6097IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 5mg
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    SNACK – Yogurt

    SNACK – Dates

    Prep Work For The Previous Evening

    1. You can chop the vegetables the previous night and refrigerate them.

    Notes

    • Packed in a stainless steel tiffin box called Lunchbots which is Eco-Friendly, Dishwasher Safe, BPA-Free and is easily available on Amazon. Do not use plastic lunch boxes to your kids, they are toxic.
    • You can increase or decrease quantity based on your child’s appetite.

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