Protein-rich buckwheat and sprouts khichdi

• 3/4 cup buckwheat (kutto/kutti no daro) washed and drained
• 3/4 cup mixed sprouts (chana, moong and matki)
• 1/2 cup yellow 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 (dahi)

Method

• Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add the cloves, peppercorns and cumin seeds,
• When the cumin seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and saute on a medium flame for a few seconds.
• Add the buckwheat and yellow moong dal and saute on a slow flame for a few more seconds.
• Add the mixed sprouts, turmeric 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 immediately with fresh curd or dahi.

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