Bhagar Khichdi and Amti

Cook along · 21 steps

Method

1. 1

   Take 1 cup Bhagar, wash 2-3 times. Add water and soak for half an hour.

2. 2

   Drain all the water from the Bhagar. Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pan. Add 1 tbsp cumin seeds and 3 tbsp peanuts. Fry on low flame till lightly fried.

4. 4

   Add 2-3 chopped green chillies, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.

5. 5

   Add 1 finely chopped potato. Mix and cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes.

6. 6

   Add 1 finely chopped carrot and mix.

   

7. 7

   Add 3 cups water and bring to a boil on medium flame (4 minutes).

8. 8

   Add salt to taste and the soaked Bhagar. Mix well.

9. 9

   Cook on low flame for 3 minutes. Mix once.

10. 10

    Add 2 tbsp lemon juice and mix. Continue cooking till all water is absorbed (6-7 minutes).

11. 11

    Turn off the stove. Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves. For Amti:

    

12. 12

    Take ½ cup peanuts and fry on low flame for 6-7 minutes till well roasted. Let cool.

13. 13

    Grind roasted peanuts to a powder in a mixer jar.

14. 14

    Add ¼ cup fresh coconut pieces and grind together.

15. 15

    Add 1½ cup water and blend to a smooth paste.

16. 16

    Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 chopped green chillies, and 3 dry red chillies. Sauté on low flame till red chillies become crispy.

    

17. 17

    Add few curry leaves and handful of finely chopped coriander leaves. Sauté.

18. 18

    Add the prepared peanut-coconut paste and mix. Cook for 4-5 minutes till it boils and thickens slightly.

19. 19

    Add 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp finely chopped jaggery, and salt to taste. Mix well.

20. 20

    Adjust consistency with water if needed. Turn off the stove and garnish with coriander. Serving:

21. 21

    Serve Moraiya Khichdi with Amti. Place Tulsi leaves and offer to Thakurji. Chant Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare