You are here: Home > Videos > Cuisine Recipes > Buckwheat and Sprouts Khichdi (Protein Rich Recipe) Video by Tarla Dalal Buckwheat and Sprouts Khichdi (Protein Rich Recipe) Video by Tarla Dalal Viewed 8811 times Buckwheat and Sprouts Khichdi, is light on the stomach, yet filling and nourishing. The aroma of this khichdi is irresistible, as it has been cooked with an appropriate selection of spices. Moong dal and sprouts are a good source of protein, making this a very healthy and wholesome choice for pregnant women. Buckwheat is commonly called as kutto or kutti no daro – in case you have any trouble making your local grocer understand! Tweet Recipe Description for Buckwheat Sprouts Khichdi, Kutto Moong Dal Sprouts Khichdi Preparation Time: 5 minsCooking Time: 12 mins Makes 4 servings Show me for servings Ingredients For Buckwheat Sprouts Khichdi3/4 cup buckwheat (kuttu or kutti no daro) , washed and drained3/4 cup mixed sprouts1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , washed and drained1 tsp oil2 cloves (laung / lavang)2 black peppercorns (kalimirch)1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)1 tsp finely chopped green chillies1/2 tsp chilli powder salt to tasteFor Serving With Buckwheat Sprouts Khichdi fresh curd (dahi) Method For buckwheat sprouts khichdiTo make {span class="bold1"}buckwheat sprouts khichdi{/span}, heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add the cloves, peppercorns and cumin seeds.When the cumin seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.Add the buckwheat and yellow moong dal and sauté on a slow flame for a few more seconds.Add the mixed sprouts, turmeric powder, green chillies, chilli powder, salt and 4 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.Serve the {span class="bold1"}buckwheat sprouts khichdi{/span} immediately with fresh curds. See step by step images of Buckwheat Sprouts Khichdi, Kutto Moong Dal Sprouts Khichdi recipe RECIPE SOURCE : Protein Rich Recipes