There are many millets that were part of the Indian diet for centuries but have lost prominence over time. One such ancient grain is Jowar or Sorghum. Jowar is a gluten free grain that has a high content of calcium and is also packed with iron, protein and fibre. It’s rated as one of the top 5 super healthy grains in the world.  Jowar could easily replace staple grains such as rice and wheat making for a gluten-free alternative.
This week we’re back with episode # 3 from Grandmom Jyoti Zaveri’s kitchen where she’s whipping up a special and extremely healthy recipe – Jowar Khichdi. This is a perfect wholesome meal for the family. You can add vegetables of your choice to it depending on your family’s tastes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Sabut Jowar (sorghum)
- 1/2 Cup Peanuts roasted and crushed
- 1/2 Cup Potatoes boiled and cut
- 2 Tbsp Oil
- 1/2 Tbsp Jeera (Cumin)
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- Crushed Green Chillies, Ginger & Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- A handful of Kadhi Patta (Curry Leaves)
- A little Sugar (optional)
- Coriander to garnish
Method
- Soak the jowar for 6-7 hours or cook it for 1 whistle in the pressure cooker for about 15 minutes
- Heat your pan and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the jeera seeds and let it crackle.
- Add the kadhi patta, green chillies and ginger garlic paste.
- To this add the jowar, boiled potatoes and crushed peanuts.
- Mix it all up well and add salt, the lemon juice and sugar if adding.
- Garnish with coriander and serve warm.
Watch the video to learn how to make this simple but tasty dish.
Is this how you make it at home? If you have a different way of making Jowar Khichdi then send it to us and we would love to feature it under #KSPMealPlans.
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