Name: High-Protein Moringa and Ginger-Spiced Jowar-Soya Recovery Khichdi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Sorghum (Jowar) grains, soaked for at least 8 hours; 1/4 cup Split Yellow Moong Dal; 1/2 cup Soya Granules, soaked in hot water and squeezed dry; 200g Extra-firm Tofu, diced into small cubes; 1 cup fresh Moringa (Drumstick) leaves, cleaned and stems removed; 1 tbsp Cold-pressed Mustard Oil or Coconut Oil; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1/4 tsp Asafoetida (Hing); 1.5 tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste; 2 Green chilies, slit lengthwise; 1 medium Onion, finely chopped; 1 medium Tomato, chopped; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala powder; 1 tsp Roasted Cumin powder; 2 tbsp Roasted Peanuts, crushed; Salt to taste; 3.5 cups Water; Fresh coriander and lemon wedges for garnish

The Preparation

Step 1

Drain the soaked Jowar and rinse it thoroughly. Rinse the moong dal and soya granules.

Step 2

In a pressure cooker, add the Jowar, moong dal, soya granules, turmeric, salt, and 3.5 cups of water. Cook for 5-6 whistles on medium-high heat until the grains are tender and mushy.

Step 3

In a separate heavy-bottomed pan, heat the oil. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida. Once they splutter, add the onions and sauté until translucent.

Step 4

Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, sautéing for another minute until the raw smell disappears.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and pulpy.

Step 6

Add the diced tofu and sauté for 3 minutes until the edges are slightly golden. Mix in the fresh moringa leaves and sauté until they wilt.

Step 7

Add the pressure-cooked Jowar-Dal-Soya mixture to the pan. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Step 8

Add the garam masala and roasted cumin powder. If the khichdi is too thick, add a splash of warm water to achieve a porridge-like consistency.

Step 9

Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to penetrate the grains and tofu.

Step 10

Top with crushed roasted peanuts for a healthy fat boost and crunch. Garnish with fresh coriander and a generous squeeze of lemon juice before serving.