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Foxtail Millet & Moong Dal Khichdi
A comforting one-pot Indian meal packed with protein, fiber, and slow-releasing carbohydrates.
Prep 10 mins
Cook 25 mins
Serves 4
GI: Low (48)
Ingredients
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NUTRITION PER SERVING
Calories
285 kcal
Protein
14g
Carbs
32g
Fiber
8g
Fat
9g
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- • 1 cup foxtail millet, rinsed
- • 1/2 cup split yellow moong dal, rinsed
- • 1 small onion, finely chopped
- • 1 medium carrot, diced
- • 1/2 cup green peas
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 tsp grated ginger
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1 tbsp ghee
- • 4 cups water
Step-by-step Instructions
- 1Wash and soak the foxtail millet and moong dal for 10 minutes, then drain.
- 2Heat ghee in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds until they crackle.
- 3Add onion and ginger, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 4Stir in carrot, peas, and turmeric powder, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- 5Add the soaked millet and moong dal, mixing well with the vegetables.
- 6Pour in water, season lightly with salt if desired, and stir thoroughly.
- 7Pressure cook for 3 whistles or until the millet and dal are soft and creamy.
- 8Let the pressure release naturally, fluff gently, and serve warm.
DR. MEERA’S TIP
Serve with cucumber raita made from unsweetened curd and fresh herbs for extra protein and cooling flavor.
Blood sugar note: Foxtail millet and moong dal provide a balanced combination of fiber, protein, and complex carbohydrates, helping reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes and improve satiety.