Cracked Wheat Kichadi | Samba Rava Kichdi

Cracked wheat is rich in fiber and nutrients. It is very good for heart. Samba ravai or cracked wheat is extensively used in Kongunadu. Cracked wheat Upma is a very popular recipe from South India. Mixed vegetables are used for preparing this Kichadi. I have used pressure cooker to simplify the process. This makes an easy, quick and healthy Breakfast recipe. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Cracked Wheat Kichadi | Samba Rava Kichdi.



Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Yields: 3 Servings

Ingredients:

Oil	2 tsp
Mustard	1/4 tsp
Chana Dal | Kadalai paruppu	1 tsp
Curry leaves	4 to 6
Red Chillies	2
Green Chillies	2
Ginger chopped	1 tsp
Onions chopped	1/2 Cup
Tomato chopped	1/4 Cup
Carrot and beans chopped	1 Cup
Turmeric powder	1/4 tsp
Salt	As needed
Samba Ravai | Cracked wheat	1 Cup
Coriander leaves	For Garnishing

Instructions:

• Heat oil in pressure cooker. Add mustard and allow it to splutter. Add chana dal, curry leaves, red chillies and green chillies. Fry till chana dal turns golden color. Add ginger and onions. Fry till onions turn translucent.

• Add tomatoes and fry till they turn mushy. Add vegetables of your choice. I have added carrot, beans. Add enough salt, turmeric powder and mix well.

•  Add cracked wheat, water and mix well. Add coriander leaves and pressure cook for 2 to 3 whistles.

Tips:
The quantity of water depends on the size of cracked wheat. I usually add 3.5 cups of water for 1 cup of cracked wheat.
Adjust green chillies and red chillies to your taste.