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Moong Dal Khichadi

Moong Dal Khichadi is an Indian traditional meal made with rice and split yellow mung beans (moong dal). Moong Dal Khichdi is cooked with aromatic spices and sometimes vegetables. It has a delicate balance of flavors and a creamy texture.

Veg Breakfast Serves 3

Moong Dal Khichadi

Ingredients 16

  • 1/2 cup of rice
  • 1/2 cup of moong dal
  • 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder (Haldi)
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon of asafoetida (Hing powder) (OPTIONAL)
  • Tempering
  • 1 teaspoon of ghee
  • 1 teaspoon of oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds (Jeera)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds (Sarson/Rai)
  • 1 teaspoon of finely chopped ginger
  • 1 green chilli finely chopped
  • 1 large tomato chopped
  • 1/4 cup of green peas
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander (dhaniya) for garnishing

Method

  1. Take rice and moong dal in a bowl.
  2. Soak it in enough water for 20 minutes.
  3. After 20 minutes, drain the water and set aside.
  4. Add the rice and dal to a pressure cooker.
  5. Add around 3.5 to 4 cups water.
  6. Add salt, turmeric powder (haldi), and asafoetida (hing).
  7. Cook on high heat for 5- whistles.
  8. Set aside.
  9. To another pan on medium heat, add ghee and oil. You may use only oil to keep it vegan.
  10. Once the oil and ghee are hot, add cumin seeds (jeera) and mustard seeds (sarson/ rai)
  11. Wait till cumin seeds (jeera) start sizzling and mustard seeds (sarson/rai) pop up.
  12. Add chopped ginger and green chilli.
  13. Sauté for 30 seconds or so or till the ginger starts turning light golden brown in color.
  14. Add chopped tomatoes and green peas.
  15. Cook for 2 minutes; don’t let tomatoes get too mushy.
  16. Add the cooked rice and dal to the pan.
  17. Mix till well combined.
  18. Add salt and adjust to taste.
  19. Garnish with cilantro (dhaniya).

Nutrition facts

Approximate values for the recipe as written.

Energy 278 kcal
Carbohydrates 48 g
Proteins 11 g
Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Fiber 11 g
Sugar 3 g
Cholesterol 4 mg
Sodium 832 mg
Potassium 467 mg
Calcium 31 mg
Iron 3.2 mg
Vitamin A 435 IU
Vitamin C 13.7 mg

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