Hello friends,
I hope you are happy and healthy. Today, I will share a recipe of delicious and healthy khichadi. Khichadi, the classic comfort food of India, offers a perfect blend of rice, lentils, and vegetables, making it a nutritious and fulfilling meal. This versatile dish can be customized with various vegetables based on what鈥檚 available, and it鈥檚 easy to prepare. In this recipe, we will guide you through making a delightful Veggies Khichadi, highlighting some key steps to enhance its flavor and texture.
Ingredients
馃崉1cup small-grain rice (not basmati)
馃崉 1/2 cup split yellow moong dal (lentils)
馃崉 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
馃崉1 medium-sized tomato, finely chopped
馃崉1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, capsicum, potatoes, raw mango), chopped
馃崉 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
馃崉 A few curry leaves
馃崉 2 green chilies, slit
馃崉 2 tablespoons oil
馃崉Salt to taste
馃崉Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
馃崉 4-5 cups water
饾檸饾櫓饾櫄饾櫏 饾櫁饾櫘 饾檸饾櫓饾櫄饾櫏 饾檲饾櫄饾櫓饾櫇饾櫎饾櫃:
饾檵饾櫑饾櫄饾櫏饾櫀饾櫑饾櫀饾櫓饾櫈饾櫎饾櫍
馃尯Rinse the rice and moong dal separately under running water until the water runs clear. Soak them together in water for about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
饾樉饾櫎饾櫎饾櫊饾櫈饾櫍饾櫆 饾櫓饾櫇饾櫄 饾檰饾櫇饾櫈饾櫂饾櫇饾櫀饾櫃饾櫈:
馃尯 Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and saut茅 until they turn golden brown. Remove a small portion of the saut茅ed onions and set aside for garnish
馃尯 In the same cooker, add cumin seeds and curry leaves. Let them splutter.
馃尯Add chopped carrots, tomatoes, capsicum, green chilies, raw.mango and potatoes. Saute the vegetables for a few minutes. (You can also add fresh beans if available. I didn't add beans.because I didn't have French beans available at the moment ) and cook for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
馃尯 Add the drained rice and moong dal to the cooker. Saute for 1-2 minutes to enhance the aroma.
馃尯 Pour in 5 cups of water (or 4 cups if you prefer a less liquid consistency).and add salt. And stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
饾檵饾櫑饾櫄饾櫒饾櫒饾櫔饾櫑饾櫄 饾樉饾櫎饾櫎饾櫊饾櫈饾櫍饾櫆
馃尯Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on medium-high heat for 1-2 whistles.
馃尯 Once the pressure releases naturally, open the lid and give the khichadi a gentle stir.
饾檸饾櫄饾櫑饾櫕饾櫈饾櫍饾櫆:
馃尯 Garnish with the reserved sauteed onions and freshly chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with a side of pickle or mint chatni.
Veggies Khichadi is a nourishing and hearty dish that brings comfort and warmth with every bite. This recipe allows for flexibility with ingredients, making it a go-to meal for any time of the year. The simplicity of the preparation and the wholesome flavors make it a favorite in many households. Enjoy this delicious Veggies Khichadi and relish the goodness of a home-cooked, comforting meal.
饾檮 饾櫓饾櫎饾櫎饾櫊 饾櫀饾櫋饾櫋 饾櫏饾櫇饾櫎饾櫓饾櫎饾櫒 饾櫖饾櫈饾櫓饾櫇 饾櫌饾櫘 饾檮饾櫍饾櫅饾櫈饾櫍饾櫈饾櫗 饾檳饾櫎饾櫓饾櫄 30.饾樉饾櫎饾櫕饾櫄饾櫑 饾櫏饾櫇饾櫎饾櫓饾櫎 饾櫄饾櫃饾櫈饾櫓饾櫄饾櫃 饾櫁饾櫘 饾櫂饾櫀饾櫍饾櫕饾櫀 饾櫀饾櫏饾櫏.
饾檹饾櫇饾櫀饾櫍饾櫊 饾櫘饾櫎饾櫔 饾櫅饾櫎饾櫑 饾櫕饾櫈饾櫒饾櫈饾櫓饾櫈饾櫍饾櫆 饾櫌饾櫘 饾櫏饾櫎饾櫒饾櫓. 馃檹馃嚠馃嚦