Vegetable dalia porridge

You'll need

• ½ cup broken wheat (dalia), rinsed
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 small carrot, 1 small potato, a handful of peas, diced small
• 2½ cups water, salt to taste
• Coriander to finish

Method

1. Warm the ghee and let the cumin seeds crackle.
2. Add the vegetables and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
3. Add the dalia and toast for a minute, then pour in the water and salt.
4. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15–18 minutes until soft and porridge-like.
5. Finish with coriander and, if it has thickened too much, a splash of hot water.

Why this dish

Broken wheat cooked loose and soft is a dish Ayurveda treats much like khichdi: a grain that is already partly broken down asks less of digestion. The ghee and cumin keep it from sitting heavy, which is why it suits a slow morning.

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