Proso Millet (Chena) Veg Khichdi

🍲 Organic Proso Millet (Chena) Veg Khichdi 

🛒 Ingredients:

• ½ cup Organic Proso Millet (Chena) 🌾 (washed & soaked for 30 mins)

• ¼ cup split moong dal or toor dal (optional for protein)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅

• 1 small tomato, chopped 🍅

• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot 🥕, beans, peas, potato 🥔)

• 1–2 green chilies 🌶️ (slit)

• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• Salt to taste 🧂

• 2–3 cups water 💧

• 1 tbsp ghee or oil 🧈

• Chopped fresh coriander for garnish 🌿

• Optional: pinch of asafoetida (hing)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:

   • Wash and soak millet & dal for about 30 minutes.

   • Chop all vegetables and keep ready.

2. Sauté the Base:

   • Heat ghee/oil in a pressure cooker or pan.

   • Add cumin seeds, let them splutter.

   • Add onion, green chilies & sauté until golden.

   • Add ginger-garlic paste and stir for a minute.

3. Add Veggies & Spices:

   • Toss in chopped tomatoes, turmeric, salt, and veggies.

   • Cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly soft.

4. Add Millet & Dal:

   • Drain and add soaked millet and dal to the cooker.

   • Mix everything well.

5. Cook:

   • Add 2.5–3 cups of water (more for softer consistency).

   • Pressure cook for 2–3 whistles (or simmer covered for 20–25 mins in a pot).

6. Finish & Serve:

   • Once pressure releases, fluff gently.

   • Garnish with fresh coriander and a drizzle of ghee if desired.