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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!

Buckwheat and Sprouts Khichdi

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Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

3/4 cup buckwheat (kuttu or kutti no daro) , washed and drained
3/4 cup mixed sprouts (chana , moong and matki)
1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , washed and drained
1 tsp oil
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
2 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste

For Serving
 fresh curd

Method
    Method
  1. Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add the cloves, peppercorns and cumin seeds.
  2. When the cumin seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  3. Add the buckwheat and yellow moong dal and sauté on a slow flame for a few more seconds.
  4. Add the mixed sprouts, turmeric powder, salt and 4 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
  5. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  6. Serve immediately with fresh curds.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy207 cal
Protein10.5 g
Carbohydrates36.1 g
Fiber4.4 g
Fat2.3 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium13.4 mg
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What is Khichdi?
    What is Khichdi?
  1. What is Khichdi?   Think comfort food, and khichdi is the first option that comes to mind. Easy to make, a one pot dish dinner, and a one dish meal, the khichdi is the epitome of convenience. Breakfast, brunch, supper or dinner, if you want a simple meal in a hurry, look no further than the humble khichdi.    Khichdi is usually made with a combination of grains and dals, cooked till soft and mushy, just a little thicker than porridge. This makes it comforting to the palate and easy to digest too. Most commonly, khichdi is made of rice and moong dal. This Dal Khichdi is perhaps the homeliest meal that one can think of, the only food you can think of having after a bout of fever or a depressing day! 
  2. Khichdi can also be made with broken wheat, sooji, millets, barley, oats, and so on. Try the Fada ni Khichdi, Oats Khichdi, Buckwheat Khichdi or Barley Khichdi.    The simplest khichdi is flavoured with turmeric and jeera tempered in ghee. However, more spices and veggies too can be added to make more elaborate khichdis like the Handi Khichdi. By adding more vegetables, you can make the khichdi more balanced and just right to have as a complete breakfast on any day. Have a go at the Tarkari Khichdi, Bajra Whole Moong and Green Pea Khichdi, and Vegetable Bulgur Wheat Khichdi. 
  3. You can unleash your creativity and make khichdis with mind-boggling combinations of ingredients. You can even bring in international veggies, as in the Zucchini Bajra Khichdi, which brings zucchini and colourful bell pepper into the equation. Khichdis can be made quickly and conveniently in the microwave too, as in the Sprouted Moong Khichdi.   
  4. Khichdi is one Indian dish that surpasses all regional barriers. It is consumed all over the country, and by Indians all over the world. However, every region has its favourites and special signature khichdis. Have a go at the special Makai ni Khichdi from Gujarat, the Gehun ki Bikaneri Khichdi from Rajasthan and the Bengali Style Brown Rice Khichdi! 
  5. Khichdi is an anytime, anywhere dish. When you are in a good mood and want to make something that reminds you of mom’s cooking. When you are depressed and need a pick-me-up. When you are in a hurry but want to eat something nourishing. When you have abused your stomach at a party and want to comfort it the next day. When you are an amateur but want to make something that will warm your loved ones’ hearts. There is a khichdi for every occasion... pick what you want from our constantly growing vibrant collection. See our collection of khichdi recipes. 

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what is buckwheat sprouts khichdi made off?
    what is buckwheat sprouts khichdi made off?
  1. what is buckwheat sprouts khichdi made off? kutto sprouts khichdi is made from 3/4 cup buckwheat (kuttu or kutti no daro) , washed and drained, 3/4 cup mixed sprouts (chana , moong and matki), 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , washed and drained, 1 tsp oil, 2 cloves (laung / lavang), 2 black peppercorns (kalimirch), 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi) and salt to taste

what is kutto?
    what is kutto?
  1. This is what buckwheat looks like. Buckwheat is sold whole or in cracked form and is usually brown in colour. It is also sold as flour, either in lighter form or darker form, with the darker variety being more nutritious. It has a distinctive nutty flavour that can be quite pleasing to the palate, especially when combined with other mild flours. 
  2. Add enough water to cover the buckwheat as we need to wash it. 
     
  3. Wash with your fingers only once as we want to remove the starch from the buckwheat.  
  4. Drain the excess water using a strainer.  
  5. This is the clean buckwheat ready to use to make khichdi. 

benefits of buckwheat
    benefits of buckwheat
  1.   Buckwheat has been consumed in India since time immemorial. It has especially gained importance as a grain-substitute for fasting (upvaas) days. Interestingly, this gluten-free seed is now becoming very popular in the U.S., Canada and Europe too. Why? What are the health benefits of this nutrient-packed seed, which make it attractive to so many?  1. Rich in Iron: Buckwheat is a very good source of Iron, which is a prime nutrient in blood, required to carry oxygen and other nutrients to all parts of the body. Good to prevent Anemia which is where iron stores are very less causing the body to prodce insufficient Red Blood Cells leading to weakness and fatigue.
  2. Provides Energy : Buckwheat is rich in Vitamin B1 which forms ATP (adenosine triphosphate) which body uses for energy. Also it helps in Carbohydrate metabolism which means that it will break down the carbs for the body cells to use. See 13 super buckwheat benefits.  

wash and drain yellow moong dal
    wash and drain yellow moong dal
  1. This is what yellow moong dal looks like. Yellow moong dal refers to moong beans that have been skinned and split, so that they're flat, yellow, and quick-cooking. They're relatively easy to digest.  
  2. Put the yellow moong dal in water and wash it. You can see the dirt. This will require you to change the water 2 to 3 times till you get clean water.    
     
  3. The yellow moong dal is now clean.   
  4. Drain. 
  5. Keep aside.

benefits of yellow moong dal
    benefits of yellow moong dal
  1. As nourishing as yellow moong dal is, it is equally beneficial for us. Its serves correct nourishment to smallest cell of our body to nerves to various organs. Here’s the comprehensive list…. Cells & Tissues: Apart from glucose for survival, cells and tissues need protein, calcium and iron for growth and maintenance. Yellow moong dal provides all of these. Just about ¼ cup is enough to provide 12.2 gm of protein, 37.5 mg of calcium and 1.95 mg of iron.
  2. Yellow Moong Dal benefits the Heart: The fiber (4.1 g in ¼ cup) present in yellow moong dal prevents the deposition of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the arteries which promotes a healthy heart in turn. A well maintained cholesterol profile will help you prevent complications like stroke. Additionally, it isn’t a good source of fat at all. So you need not worry about that nutrient too.
    Recipe Suggestion for a Healthy Heart: Methi Moong Dal Subzi, Whole Wheat and Vegetable Khichdi. See 7 benefits of yellow moong dal.   

tips for buckwheat sprouts khichdi
    tips for buckwheat sprouts khichdi

making buckwheat sprouts khichdi
    making buckwheat sprouts khichdi
  1. To make  buckwheat sprouts khichdi recipe | kutto moong dal sprouts khichdi | healthy kutto no daro sprouts and dal khichdi |  heat 1 tsp oil in a pressure cooker.
  2. Add 2 cloves (laung / lavang).
  3. Add 2 black peppercorns (kalimirch).
  4. Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
  5. Let the cumin seeds crackle.
  6. Add 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing).
  7. Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  8. Add 3/4 cup buckwheat (kuttu or kutti no daro) , washed and drained. See above step by step on how to wash and drain buckwheat.
  9. Add 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , washed and drained. See above step by step on how to wash and yellow moong dal.
  10. Sauté on a slow flame for a few more seconds.
  11. Add 3/4 cup mixed sprouts (chana , moong and matki). Sprouts contain enzymes that aid digestion and are alkaline in nature. Sprouting increases the availability of proteins. For example, on sprouting, the protein content of moong increases by 30%.  On sprouting, the seed becomes a veritable nutrient factory with a greater concentration of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K and B-complex. Sprouts are a good source of fibre , good for diabetic and heart friendly. See detailed health benefits of sprouts.
  12. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
  13. Add 1 tsp green chilli paste.
  14. Add 1/2 tsp chilli powder.
  15. Add salt to taste.
  16. Add 4 cups of water.
  17. Mix well.
  18. Pressure cook for 3 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  19. This is what it looks like after pressure cooking.
  20. Mix buckwheat sprouts khichdi | kutto moong dal sprouts khichdi | healthy kutto no daro sprouts and dal khichdi | well.
  21. Serve buckwheat sprouts khichdi | kutto moong dal sprouts khichdi | healthy kutto no daro sprouts and dal khichdi | immediately with fresh curds.

Reviews

Buckwheat and Sprouts Khichdi
 on 22 Jul 15 09:04 AM
5

As a vegetarian I am always looking for recipes with protein- this one is a complete meal by itself! The proportions are perfect...delicious with curd. Thank you
Buckwheat and Sprouts Khichdi ( Protein Rich Recipes )
 on 18 Feb 15 02:48 PM
5

I loved this protein rich recipe made with a combo of buckwheat, moong dal and sprouts.. Recipe is quick too as there is no soaking involved.

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