Moong Dal Khichdi
Friday, July 22, 2011My Dad is the official Khichdi maker at home & he makes the best Khichdi ever (Infact much better than my Mom) He doesn't use many spices which is why its so simple & lovely & comforting. I actually make several versions of Khichdi but nothing beats my Dad's Moong Dal ki Khichdi
There is nothing like digging into a hot bowl of kichdi on a monsoon evening. Serve it with some kadhi on the side & you'll be in heaven.
There is nothing like digging into a hot bowl of kichdi on a monsoon evening. Serve it with some kadhi on the side & you'll be in heaven.
You Will Need:
- 1 cup Rice - I used Sona Masuri
- A little more than 1/2 a cup of Moong Dal
- 2 onions - chopped
- 3 medium sized tomatoes- chopped
- A handful of beans - chopped
- 1 potato - diced
- 1 carrot - diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- A handful of green peas - fresh/frozen
- 1 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- A dash of Hing
- A sprig of Curry Leaves
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 3 Green Chillies- slit
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 2 tsp oil
- chopped coriander for garnish
- Salt as per taste
- Wash Rice & Dal & soak them for a while. Meanwhile Chop all the vegetables & set aside.
- Heat Ghee in a pressure cooker, splutter cumin seeds. Add a dash if Hing, ginger, green chillies, curry leaves & saute for a few secs.
- Add chopped onions & turmeric & saute till onions turn pink. Add all the vegetables one by one. Add Red chilli powder & some salt & mix well.
- Add Rice, dal & water. Check for salt again. Pour 2 tsp oil & give it a good mix.
- Close the lid & pressure cook on medium flame for 3-4 whistles.
- Garnish with chopped coriander before serving
Serve HOT with a dollop of Desi Ghee, some Papad, Yogurt & Mango Pickle .. Enjoi !!!
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