Pearl Barley Khichadi

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Pearl Barley
  • ½ cup yellow Moong dal
  • 1 small finely chopped Onion
  • ¼ cup green peas
  • ¼ cup bell peppers
  • 1 small finely chopped Tomato
  • ¼ cup finely chopped carrots
  • 1-2 green chillies
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 7-8 curry leaves

Method

  • Clean and Soak the Pearl Barley for 3 hours.
  • In a pressure cooker heat the oil.
  • Splutter the mustard and cumin seeds.
  • Add curry leaves and then saute all the vegetables for 3-4 mins adding turmeric and salt.
  • Then add the moong dal and Pearl Barley and add water and give it 3 whistle.
  • Serve it with yogurt to increase the Protein.

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