Lapsi Khichdi (Dahlia)

Lapsi or dahlia (broken wheat) is extremely nutritious. Many of us may be aware that lapsi sweets are made, specially in Gujarat, Maharashtra and the North. But the recipe I am sharing here is savory and ideal for breakfast or lunch and makes for a wholesome meal. You can add as many veggies as you like to make it colorful and healthy. One bowl of lapsi can fill you up and your all set begin a healthy day. You can pair this with a bowl of yoghurt too.

 

Ingredients:

1. Lapsi (Broken wheat) - 1 cup
2. Onion - 1 medium sized
3. Tomato - 1 medium sized
4. Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tbsp
5. Mixed vegetables  - 1/2 cup ( You can use peas, carrots, french beans)
6. Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
7. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
8. Curry leaves - a few
9. Oil and water - As required
10. Salt to taste 

Method:

1. Wash and soak lapsi in 1 cup of water before you start chopping/slicing your veggies.
2. In a cooker, heat oil, add cumin, curry leaves,  and onions, let it  fry well. Once onions have turned translucent, add salt, ginger-garlic paste and turmeric.
3. Add the tomatoes and fry well till the oil separates from the masala. Add the veggies and fry for about two to three minutes.
4. Add the lapsi, salt and 2 cups of water, Close the lid of the cooker and cook for three whistles. 

Your healthy meal is ready :-)