Moong dal khichdi

Moong dal khichdi is a very popular rice dish in Gujarat. It is a very light and healthy meal made with rice and yellow moong dal and sufficient amounts of water and then flavoured with ghee. Moong dal khichdi is very easy to prepare and it is a healthy combination of rice and moong dal. It is a very soothing meal which can be had at any time either at lunch or at dinner.

Ingredients

  • Yellow moong dal/split yellow gram - 1 cup
  • Rice - 1 cup
  • Ghee - 2 tablespoons
  • Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Jeera/cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Grated ginger - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black peppercorns - 8 to 10
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Salt to taste

Method

Step 1

HOW TO MAKE MOONG DAL KHICHDI RECIPE Wash the rice and moong dal thoroughly and soak with sufficient water for half an hour to 45 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat a small pressure cooker on a low flame. Add ghee, mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once the seeds start crackling, add ginger and black pepper corns and stir fry for half a minute.

Step 3

Then add soaked rice and dal and 4 to 5 cups of water. Add turmeric powder and salt and mix well.

Step 4

Close with the cooker lid and pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles. Once the pressure is cooled down completely, open the lid and add little extra ghee and mix well.

Step 5

Transfer the khichdi to a serving bowl and serve hot. moong dal khicdi

Step 6

Serve moong dal khichdi hot with kadhi, papad or pickle.

Step 7

NOTES : Add ghee to the khichdi at the time of serving which will enhance the taste. You can make khichdi with split green moong instead of yellow gram which is also a healthier version of khichdi.

2 Responses to Moong dal khichdi

  1. Nikhini bolkunta says:

    Awesome recipes mam..will definitely try at home

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