Dhal Khichdi
Dhal Khichdi made with rice, dal, and spices is a simple, healthy, hearty one-pot meal. This delicious, protein-packed, super comforting, and flavourful food can be made in under 30 minutes and can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup Rice
- ¼ cup toor dal
- ¼ cup Moong dal
- 4 & ½ cups Water
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp jeera
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
- 1 tsp finely chopped ginger
- 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
- 2 Tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon Garam masala powder
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Curry leaves
- ¼ cup Coriander leaves, chopped
- Ghee
Method
- Wash and soak rice and dal together for half an hour.
- Heat a pressure cooker and temper with mustard seeds, cumin, garlic, ginger, green chilli, and curry leaves, and stir it.
- Add onions, tomatoes, salt, red chilli powder, turmeric, coriander leaves, and garam masala.
- Add the soaked dal and rice.
- Add 4 & ½ cups of water and pressure cook for 4 whistles.
- Once cool, open the lid.
- Mash, add ghee, and serve hot!
Recipe contributed by Kauvery well-wisher Mrs. Lavanya Mukil
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