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.

 

Ingredients:

1. Lapsi (Broken wheat) - 1 cup
2. Onion - 1 no. medium
3. Mixed vegetables  - 1/2 cup ( You can use peas, carrots, french beans)
4. Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
5. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
6. Curry leaves - a few
7. Oil - As required
8. Salt to taste 

Method:

1. Soak lapsi in 1 cup of water before you start chopping/slicing your veggies.
2. In a cooker, heat oil, crackle cumin, add curry leaves, add onions, fry well. The onions should turn translucent. Add the turmeric.
3. Add the veggies. Fry well for about a minute.
4. Add the lapsi along with the water. Check the quantity of water and adjust as you need in the cooker.
5. Add salt and shut the cooker and give it three whistles.

Your healthy meal is ready :-)