Jowar Khichdi (Sorghum Khichdi) Recipe

Name: Jowar Khichdi (Sorghum Khichdi) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup sorghum; ½ cup moong dal; 1 tbsp coconut oil ((or any vegetable oil)); 1 inch piece cinnamon; 2 green cardamom pods; 2 cloves; 2 bay leaves; 1½ teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 large carrot ((diced)); 2 medium potatoes ((I used four small purple potatoes)); 2 small bell peppers ((or sweet peppers)); 1-inch knob ginger ((julienned)); ½ tsp turmeric; 6 cups water ((or vegetable stock)); Salt to taste; 2 tbsp cilantro ((chopped))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

When your body needs some extra love and comforting, cook up a jowar khichdi, made with sorghum and moong dal or green gram lentils. It needs just a few spices and is so easy to make. The sorghum is loaded with immense health benefits.

Updated at: Sun, 14 Dec 2025 22:18:47 GMT