Chef ILMA,
Professional Chef @ Chef ILMA’s
Professional Chef @ Chef ILMA’s
Moringa Millet Khichdi
PCOS-friendly | Serves 2 | Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup foxtail millet
- ¼ cup yellow moong dal
- ½ cup fresh moringa leaves, chopped
- 1½ cups water (adjust as needed)
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp cold-pressed ghee
- Salt to taste
Method
- Rinse the millet and moong dal thoroughly. Soak for 10 minutes if time allows.
- In a pressure cooker, combine millet, dal, turmeric, salt, and water. Cook for 2 whistles or until soft.
- In a small pan, heat ghee. Add cumin seeds and hing. Let them crackle.
- Add chopped moringa leaves and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
- Mix the sautéed moringa into the cooked khichdi. Stir well and adjust consistency with a splash of water if needed.
- Serve warm.
Health Benefits
- Foxtail millet supports slow glucose release and helps reduce insulin spikes.
- Moong dal provides protein and is easy on digestion.
- Moringa leaves offer iron, calcium, and antioxidants that help regulate inflammation and support hormonal balance.
- Ghee supports healthy fat intake needed for hormone synthesis.
- Cumin and hing aid in digestion and prevent bloating.
Chef ILMA, Professional Chef @ Chef ILMA’s
