Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe
Nourishing and Soothing, khichdi is gentle on the stomach and easily digestible. This recipe for moong dal khichdi calls for simple, minimal ingredients and is swift to prepare.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Short grain rice
- ½ cup Yellow moong dal (split and skinless)
- 1 tablespoon Ghee (clarified butter) + couple of tablespoons more for serving
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 2-3 Black peppercorns
- 2 Cloves
- 1 inch Cinnamon stick
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 Dried red chilies
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 ½ cups Water
Instructions
- Wash dal and rice together under running cold water till water runs clear. Or rinse them 2-3 times till water is not cloudy anymore.
- Soak them in enough water for 10-15 minutes. meantime prepare other ingredients.
- After soaking time drain and discard the soaking water.
- Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker on medium heat.
- Once hot add cumin seeds and let them sizzle a bit.
- Then add whole spices (peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, dried red chili), saute for a minute.
- Then add dal-rice, salt, turmeric powder, and water. Stir to combine.
- Cover it with the lid, put the weight on. Let it cook for 3-4 whistles on medium heat.
- Let the pressure go down by itself then open the lid.
- Stir with a spatula, as you stir, it will get mushy.
Nutrition
Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 1169mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g
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