Easy to make – Khichdi

Reasons to try this recipe:

1) Khichdi is one of the most comforting Indian dishes.

2) It’s not only easy to make but it tastes soo good

3) And this recipe will guide you to prepare the Khichdi without a pressure cooker.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
• 1/2 cup moong dal (split mung beans)
• 4 cups boiling water
• 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• 6-8 curry leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
• 1-inch piece ginger, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/2 cup peas
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt to taste
• For tempering: 1 tablespoon ghee, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, and 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Procedure:

1. First up, wash the rice and moong dal thoroughly, changing the water 3-4 times or until it runs clear.
2. In a saucepan or kadhai, add the washed rice and moong dal.
3. Pour in the 4 cups of boiling water.
4. Add ghee, turmeric powder, asafoetida, curry leaves, ajwain, chopped ginger, diced carrot, peas, bay leaf, and salt.
5. Then close the lid of the saucepan and cook over low flame for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes soft.
6. In a separate small pan, heat ghee for tempering. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
7. Pour the tempering over the cooked rice and dal mixture.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

And tadaa! Here’s your super easy-to-prepare and healthy Khichdi 🙂

You can have this khichdi if you are racing time but have a long day ahead and need something healthy. This dish can be carried in an air tight container. You can microwave the khichdi for about 60- 75 seconds before having it. Make sure that it’s not too dry as the flavor would not be peculiar. Enjoy this quick khichdi for lunch or dinner.

Also, try our easy-to-make chickpea gravy. It is flavourful and mouthwatering!