Gehun ki Bikaneri Khichdi

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :23 mins
Total Time :5088 hours 28 minutes
Servings :Makes 6 servings (6 serving )

Ingredients :

1 cup whole wheat (gehun)
1/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
2 tbsp ghee
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 green chillies , slit
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste

Method :

Clean, wash and soak the whole wheat with enough water in a deep bowl overnight. Drain and keep aside.Clean, wash and soak the yellow moong dal in enough water in a deep bowl for 2 hours. Drain and keep aside.Blend the wheat to a coarse paste in a mixer without using any water. Keep aside.Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker, add the cumin seeds, green chillies and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.Add the coarsely crushed wheat and yellow moong dal and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.Add the salt and 3½ cups of hot water, mix well and pressure cook for 6 whistles.Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
Serve immediately.