Khichidi is the ultimate comfort food — light, nourishing, and easy to digest. This Sorghum Khichidi recipe brings a nutritious millet-based twist to the traditional dish by using sorghum khichidi rawa instead of rice.

Cooked with green moong dal, mild spices, and aromatic tempering, this khichidi is perfect for lunch, dinner, or recovery meals. It’s gentle on the stomach while still being filling and flavorful.

Why Sorghum Is Ideal for Khichidi

• Naturally gluten-free grain

• Rich in dietary fiber

• Easy to digest when cooked soft

• Keeps you fuller for longer

• Ideal for light, wholesome meals

Sorghum rawa absorbs flavors beautifully and gives khichidi a soft, comforting texture.

Ingredients Required

• Sorghum khichidi rawa – 1 cup

• Green moong dal – ½ cup

• Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

• Chopped onions – 1 (medium)

• Green chilies – 2 (slit)

• Tomato – 1 (sliced)

• Curry leaves – 1 sprig

• Ginger-garlic paste – 2 tsp

• Turmeric powder – a pinch

• Oil – 2 tsp

• Water – 4 cups

• Salt – to taste

Preparation Method: Sorghum Khichidi

Soak the Base Ingredients

Soak sorghum khichidi rawa and green moong dal together in a bowl for 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside.

Prepare the Tempering

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.

Sauté the Aromatics

Add chopped onions, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, curry leaves, tomatoes, and turmeric powder. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until soft and aromatic.

Cook the Khichidi

Add the soaked sorghum rawa and moong dal. Pour in water and add salt. Mix well.

Simmer Gently

Cook on low flame, stirring occasionally, until the khichidi is soft and well-cooked.

Serve Hot

Switch off the flame and serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot with coconut chutney

• Pair with curd or pickle

• Ideal as a light lunch or dinner

Perfect For

• Comfort food lovers
  
• Light and wholesome meals
  
• Millet-based daily cooking
  
• Kids and elders
  
• Easy-to-digest recipes

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