Barley and moong dal khichdi ( hakubaku oomugi(barley),

ingredients -1/2 cup barley hakubaku oomugi  , soaked for 30 minutes and drained‪ ‪

1/2 cup yellow moong dal(split yellowgram)
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp asafoetida

1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt   and lemon juice to taste to taste

Coriander leaves(chopped) 1 tsp

¼ cup  cooked vegetables of choice(carrot,capsicum,cabbage,corn kernels  )

lemon juice and garnish with Coriander leaves(chopped),green chilli and carrot flower and leaves or any fruit of choice..

Method-Heat the olive oil in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds.

When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 10 seconds.Add the green chilllies and sauté on a medium flame for a few more seconds.

Add the barley, yellow moong dal, salt and 3 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.

Add the vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes.Add lemon juice and garnish with Coriander leaves(chopped),green chilli and carrot flower and leaves.