You are here: Home > Videos > Cuisine Recipes > Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi (Pregnancy & Iron Rich Recipe) Video by Tarla Dalal Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi (Pregnancy & Iron Rich Recipe) Video by Tarla Dalal Viewed 14858 times This is a traditional Rajasthani recipe that we discovered is an excellent source of protein, iron, folic acid and fibre. Its creamy consistency and mild flavours make it a good recipe to have especially in the preconception period and first trimester. But i'm sure you will enjoy it all through your pregnancy. You can even perk up this khichdi by adding some spices to it and maybe even throw in some vegetables. Serve it with curds raita or a kadhi and you have a completely balanced meal ready. Tweet Recipe Description for Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi Preparation Time: 2 minsCooking Time: 20 mins Makes 2 servings Show me for servings Ingredients For Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi1/2 cup bajra (black millet) , soaked for 8 hours and drained1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , washed and drained2 tsp ghee salt to taste1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) a pinch of asafoetida (hing)1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)For The Garnish onion rings a sprig of coriander (dhania) Method For bajra and moong dal khichdiTo make {span class="bold1"}bajra and moong dal khichdi{/span}, combine the bajra, moong dal, salt and 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 4 whistles.Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.For the tempering, heat the ghee in a small non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, turmeric powder and sauté for a few seconds.Add the tempering to the khichdi, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Serve the {span class="bold1"}bajra and moong dal khichdi{/span} immediately. Nutrient values per servingEnergy 323 caloriesProtein 12.0 gmCarbohydrate 38.1 gmFat 6.5 gmIron 4.7 mgFibre 7.7 gmFolic Acid 71.6 mcg See step by step images of Bajra and Moong Dal Khichdi recipe RECIPE SOURCE : Pregnancy Cookbook