Bajre ki Khichdi
बाजरे की खिचड़ी · బాజ్రా ఖిచ్డీ
A rustic Rajasthani one-pot dish of pearl millet (bajra) and moong dal cooked soft with ghee. The millet's fiber and the dal's protein give it a much lower GI than rice khichdi.
Nutrition per Serving
Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Bajra has a far lower GI than rice, so swapping it into khichdi is a smart move; keep the ghee modest and add vegetables for extra fiber.
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