Ingredients: ( for Dal Dalia Khichdi powder )

dalia ( broken wheat ) – 1 cup ( 250 gms ) ( also known as cracked wheat / samba rava /
godhuma rava / Lapsi / Fada / Bulgar
dal ( moong dal ) – 1/2 cup ( 150 gms )

Method:

Step 1) Quickly rinse the dalia and drain well.

Step 2) Heat a pan and roast the dalia until dry. ( takes 4 – 5 minutes on medium heat).
Test if done, by eating some. If it’s crispy, remove from heat and transfer to a plate

Step 3) Now, quickly rinse the dal and roast on same pan until dry and golden. ( takes 3 – 4 minutes ). Test if done by eating some dal. If it’s crispy, remove from heat and transfer to a plate.

Step 4) Let the dalia & dal cool for 15 minutes

Step 5) Time to grind:

• Mix dal & dalia
• Add small batches to a grinder
• Grind until fine
• Add to an airtight container.
• Shake the box ( sideways) to see any unground pieces. It will appear on top. Remove the unground pieces and add to the grinder and powder until fine. Add to the dal dalia powder box.
• Let it cool for 10 minutes if hot.
• Cover with the lid and use up to 2 months.

To prepare 3 recipes with this dal dalia powder & how to pack for travel and prepare this powder, please see the video