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Bajra Ka Khichra

Bajra Ka Khichra

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Bajra Ka Khichra is a majestic and profoundly nutritious Rajasthani heritage winter meal, uniquely celebrated for its slow-cooked millet profile. This recipe features specifically prepared batches of pounded pearl millet (Bajra) simmered with yellow moong dal and pure ghee to achieve a professional-grade rich and creamy consistency. Known for its world-famous association with rural winter comfort and status as a mandatory nutritious staple in traditional high-end regional households, it represents the soulful heart of modern 'Millet-Gourmet' innovations. The taste is intensely rich and buttery-savory, with the pounding process providing a unique professional-grade rustic lift. Best enjoyed hot with fresh jaggery and ghee. A mandatory choice for the refined regional health seekers.

Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyMedium
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Ingredients

2 cups Bajra (Pearl Millet), pounded
1/2 cup Yellow Moong Dal
1/2 cup Pure Ghee
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1/4 tsp Hing
1 tsp Turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Warm water for cooking
Grating of Jaggery for serving
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Winnowing the bajra to remove husk is mandatory for achieving the most professional-grade authentic smooth texture.
  • Ensuring the khichra is whisked after cooking provides the absolute secret to achieving superior professional-grade creaminess.
  • The addition of a little bit of chopped ginger provide the essential professional-grade zesty lift.
  • Always serve with an equal proportion of ghee and jaggery specifically to ensure the signature professional-grade winter-warmth is achieved.

Nutritional Information(Per 1 bowl (350g))

Calories

280 kcal

Protein

9g

Fat

8g

Carbs

44g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.