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Ladakh · Lunch

Mung Bean and Barley Khichdi

Traditional 12. Mung Bean and Barley Khichdi recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• ½ cup split yellow mung dal (moong dal)
• ¼ cup pearl barley
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp yak butter
• 1 tbsp oil
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• ¼ onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger, minced
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• 1 green chili, minced
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped

👩‍🍳 How to make Mung Bean and Barley Khichdi

1. Rinse mung dal and barley separately; drain
2. Heat butter and oil in heavy pot to 65°C
3. Add cumin seeds; sizzle 30 seconds
4. Add onion, ginger; fry 2-3 mins
5. Add mung dal and barley; stir 1-2 mins
6. Add turmeric, green chili
7. Pour water; bring to boil (100°C, 3 mins)
8. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover
9. Simmer for 20-25 mins
10. Stir occasionally; mixture should become thick and creamy
11. Dal and barley should be completely soft
12. Season with salt
13. Garnish with cilantro
14. Serve warm (above 55°C)
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