Gehun ki Bikaneri Khichdi
Rice not being native to Rajasthan, the people there prefer to use wheat, bajra and jowar even for making typical rice dishes like khichdi and raab. This is one such innovative khichdi recipe adapted to use wheat. Hailing from Bikaner, as the name suggests, the Gehun ki Bikaneri Khichdi is a wholesome and nutritious combination of wheat and moong dal that has a fabulous flavour despite employing minimal spices! Enjoy this sumptuous khichdi with curds, ghee and a spicy mango pickle.
Servings Prep Time
6 485minutes
Cook Time
23minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 485minutes
Cook Time
23minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Clean, wash and soak the whole wheat with enough water in a deep bowl overnight. Drain and keep aside.
  2. Clean, wash and soak the yellow moong dal in enough water in a deep bowl for 2 hours. Drain and keep aside.
  3. Blend the wheat to a coarse paste in a mixer without using any water. Keep aside.
  4. Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker, add the cumin seeds, green chillies and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  5. Add the coarsely crushed wheat and yellow moong dal and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the salt and 3½ cups of hot water, mix well and pressure cook for 6 whistles.
  7. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  8. Serve immediately.