Kuttu Khichdi | Buckwheat Khichdi

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Kuttu ki khichdi or Buckwheat khichdi with step by step photos – yet another easy and quick Navratri Fasting Recipe that is nutritious, filling as well as tastes good. Made with buckwheat groats, potatoes, peanuts and spices this is a healthy dish that you can make not only for any Hindu fasting day but also regular days.

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Generally we use buckwheat flour to make Kuttu ki roti or Kuttu ki poori during Navratri. This time I managed to get buckwheat groats from the organic section of a super store.

I first had buckwheat groats in Goa and was surprised to know these were available there too and that too from a local shop.

Maybe as the place where we lived were frequented by Russian and European tourists, hence due to demand these were available.

After taking an instant liking to the steamed buckwheat, I did make it a few times instead of rice and we liked its nutty flavor and taste.

When we shifted, I could not get buckwheat in the local shops and so when I spotted these groats in the super store here, I had to buy them.

Buckwheat is grown locally in India and is a super food. Buckwheat is not a cereal grain but a fruit seed. They are gluten-free as well.

Thus making them an excellent substitute for people having gluten allergy. They are rich in fibre and high in protein.

buckwheat, kuttu

Buckwheat is also called as ‘kuttu’ in Hindi, ‘kutto’ in Gujarati and ‘papparai’ in Tamil language. Its also known as beech wheat in English.

These triangular shaped buckwheat groats have a light brown greenish color and have their outer husk removed. They are soft seeds and when you soak them in water, they become gelatinous.

If you want a mushy texture, then you simply need to cook the buckwheat in water, the way we cook rice. If you want a separate rice-like texture, then roast or sauté the buckwheat and then cook them in water.

The idea of making this khichdi is from Tarla Dalal which is made similar to Sabudana Khichdi. I have made my own changes to the method of preparation and the ingredients used.

For 1 cup of buckwheat I used 2 cups of water and the result was a soft and well cooked buckwheat groats.

Buckwheat is warming and so is best had in cold seasons. The warmth from the buckwheat can also be balanced by serving it with a cooling yogurt raita.

I often cook buckwheat just like rice or make this khichdi. during this Navratri, I have already made the khichdi thrice.

I served the buckwheat khichdi with a bowl of yogurt. It will also go well with Vrat ki Kadhi.

Step-by-Step Guide

How to make Kuttu ki Khichdi

Preparation

1. Measure and keep all the ingredients ready for making buckwheat khichdi.

ingredients for making buckwheat khichdi

2. In a frying pan or tawa, roast 2 tablespoon raw peanuts till they become crunchy and golden.

roasting peanuts on tawa

3. Let them cool. Remove and make a coarse powder of them in a mortar-pestle or in a coffee grinder.

crushing peanuts

4. Keep the powdered peanuts aside.

powdered peanut

5. Pick and then rinse 1 cup of buckwheat groats few times in fresh water.

rinsing buckwheat groats

6. Drain the water and set aside.

draining water from buckwheat

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7. Heat 1 tablespoon ghee or peanut oil in a pan or pot.

heat ghee in a pan

8. Add ½ teaspoon cumin seeds and fry till they crackle on low heat.

cumin seeds added

9. Then add 1 chopped green chili (or 1 teaspoon chopped) and ½ inch finely chopped ginger.

green chili and ginger added

10. Saute for a few seconds.

sauteing green chili and ginger

11. Add 2 medium-sized potatoes which are chopped into small cubes.

chopped potatoes added

12. Stirring often saute the potatoes on medium heat. Its better to chop the potatoes in smaller cubes, so that they cook faster.

sauteing potatoes

13. Saute on medium heat stirring often for 2 to 3 minutes or more till the potatoes become crisp from the edges.

sauteing potatoes till edges become crisp

14. Then add the ground peanuts.

ground peanuts added

15. Saute for 30 seconds.

sauteing potatoes and peanuts

16. Then add the rinsed kuttu (buckwheat groats).

rinsed buckwheat added

17. Stir to combine and saute for 1 to 2 minutes on low to medium-low heat.

mixing buckwheat with potato mixture

18. Add 2 cups of water.

water added

19. Next add 1 teaspoon raw sugar and edible rock salt or sendha namak as required.

sugar and rock salt added

20. Stir and mix very well.

mixing sugar and salt with buckwheat khichdi

21. Cover the pan with its lid and simmer the buckwheat khichdi on a low to medium-low heat.

cooking buckwheat khichdi on low heat

22. Cook till all the water is absorbed and the buckwheat has softened and cooked well. While the buckwheat khichdi is simmering do check a few times to see if the water has not dried.

If the water looks less and the buckwheat groats are half cooked then add some water as needed and gently stir. Cover and continue to cook the buckwheat.

cooked buckwheat khichdi

23. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves (cilantro).

coriander leaves added to buckwheat khichdi

24. Stir and mix again gently.

mixing coriander leaves with buckwheat khichdi

25. Lastly drizzle lemon juice (optional) as needed for some light tang.

lemon juice added to buckwheat khichdi

26. Serve Buckwheat Khichdi hot or warm with a bowl of curd (yogurt) or with vrat ki kadhi or any fasting curry dish.

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Kuttu ki Khichdi | Buckwheat Khichdi

Buckwheat Khichdi is easy to prepare khichdi with buckwheat groats (kuttu), potatoes and peanuts for Navratri fasting. Wholesome super food.
4.91 from 11 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Indian
Course Main Course
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Difficulty Level Moderate
Servings 3
Units

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon peanuts – raw
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee or 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 green chili – chopped or 1 teaspoon chopped
  • ½ inch ginger – finely chopped
  • 2 potatoes medium-sized, chopped in small cubes
  • 1 cup buckwheat groats (kuttu)
  • 2 cups water or add as needed
  • 1 teaspoon raw sugar or regular sugar, add as required
  • rock salt – edible and food grade, add as required, (sendha namak or upwas ka namak)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
  • lemon juice as required, optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Roast peanuts in a frying pan or tawa till they become crunchy and golden. Let them cool.
  • Remove and make a coarse powder of them in a mortar-pestle or in a coffee grinder. Keep the powdered peanuts aside.
  • Pick and then rinse the buckwheat a few times in water and keep aside.

Making kuttu ki khichdi

  • Heat ghee or oil in a pan or pot. Add the cumin and on low heat saute till they crackle.
  • Then add the green chili and ginger and saute for a few seconds.
  • Add the potato cubes. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat stirring often till the potatoes become crisp from the edges. Its better to chop the potatoes in smaller cubes, so that they cook faster.
  • Add the ground peanuts and saute for half a minute. Later add the rinsed buckwheat. Stir well and saute for 1 to 2 minutes on low to medium-low heat.
  • Add the water, sugar and edible rock salt. Stir and mix very well.
  • Cover the pan with its lid and simmer the buckwheat khichdi on a low to medium-low heat.
  • Cook till all the water is absorbed and the buckwheat has softened and cooked well. While the buckwheat khichdi is simmering do check a few times to see if the water has not dried.
    If the water looks less and the buckwheat groats are half cooked then add some water as needed and gently stir. Cover and continue to cook the buckwheat.
  • Add coriander leaves and give a final stir.
  • Serve buckwheat khichdi hot or warm drizzled with lemon juice if you like.

Notes

  • This recipe can be scaled as per your requirements.
  • Use buckwheat groats that are within their shelf period and have not become rancid.

Nutrition Info (Approximate Values)

Nutrition Facts
Kuttu ki Khichdi | Buckwheat Khichdi
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 456mg20%
Potassium 935mg27%
Carbohydrates 70g23%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 16IU0%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 0.2mg13%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.3mg18%
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 7mg35%
Vitamin B6 1mg50%
Vitamin C 31mg38%
Vitamin E 1mg7%
Vitamin K 3µg3%
Calcium 42mg4%
Vitamin B9 (Folate) 50µg13%
Iron 3mg17%
Magnesium 185mg46%
Phosphorus 316mg32%
Zinc 2mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This Kuttu Khichdi post from the archives first published in April 2014 has been republished and updated on 25 June 2022. 

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24 Comments

  1. Looks interesting.. chanced upon this while looking for an alternative of Sabudana Khichdi. So want to try surely. These groats cook well even without soaking? Coz they are as hard as wheat probably…

    1. thanks priyanka. buckwheat groats will cook well even without soaking. buckwheat groats are different from whole buckwheat. buckwheat groats have the outer husk removed and then crushed. whole buckwheat will be unhulled and you will need to soak them before cooking. in the package, it should be mentioned buckwheat groats and you can make porridge or pudding or use a substitute for rice with it. hope this helps.

  2. Hi Dassana, thanks for this post, will try it! I have only made buckwheat dosa, so this is new. Soak buckwheat overnight, grind it to a smooth batter, add salt. You can also add onions, green chilies and kotmir, my kids love it with some cheese melted into it!