Recipe By Supritee
Ever thought of making a khichdi with barley?.... Try it once, and you will want to keep repeating this masterpiece in your kitchen. Made of barley and a horde of veggies, this tasty dish is colourful and attractive......
An exotic combination of veggies gives it a nice juicy crunch.....while everyday ingredients like cumin seeds and green chillies give the Barley Khichdi a soothing and lingering flavour...... This satiating dish is loaded with antioxidants that help to fight free radicals and increase your immunity, as well as abundant fibre that helps to cleanse your system and lose weight as well...... Enjoy the Barley Khichdi hot and fresh.....
recipe.....
1/2 cup barley (jau) washed and drained....
2 tsp oil or ghee....
1 tsp jeera.....
1/2 cup chopped onions....
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes....
1/2 cup chopped green capsicum....
1/2 cup chopped red capsicum.....
1/2 cup chopped yellow capsicum....
1/2 cup chopped zucchini(unpeeled).....
1/2 cup small broccoli florets....
salt to taste....
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
3 tbsp chopped coriander......
Method....
Combine the barley and 1½ cups water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 2 whistles..... Cool....
Heat the oil or ghee in a pan and add jeera.... onions and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes..... add tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.... add all vegetables and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes..... the cooked barley, green chillies, little salt and coriander, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes..... Stir in between..... N Serve hot.
Barley is the perfect whole grain where your glycemic index remains low compared to having rice. The recipe is very tasty and excellent for anyone who wants to stay lean.
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