Hello friends, how are you all wishing you all happy and prosperous life ahead.
Today I could like to share thr Masala Khichdi Recipe,it is a delicious variation of a khichdi(spices Kedgeree)
that is slightly spicy and includes mix veggies. Warm, comforting and nutritious. It is made up of mix of two types of lentils and broken rice with some veggies and basic spices which make it healthy and easy to cook when you are too tired or back from your work, want to eat something healthy and tasty then definitely go for it. It is basically made in Gujarat, I learned this recipe from my sister, it is really tasty and healthy, even easy to digest. This is the only Khichdi prepared in my house instead of making traditional Khichdi, everyone like it much.
Made via canva
Preparation time | 10 Minutes |
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Soaked time | Atleast 1 hour |
Cook time | 15 Minutes |
Cuisine | North-India |
Course | Main Course |
Serving | 2 |
āļø The Ingredients āļø
āļø 1 Cup Broken Rice.
āļø Ā½ Moong Dal.
āļø Ā½ Arhar Dal.
āļø 1 Finely Chopped Onion.
āļø 5-6 clove of Garlic.
āļø 1 finely Chopped Tomato.
āļø 1 Finely Chopped Carrot.
āļø Coriander Leaves for Garnish.
āļø 3 Tsp Oil.
āļø 1 Tsp of cumin seeds(jeera).
āļø Pinch of asafoetida(Hing).
āļø 2 Green Chilli.
āļø Ghee(clarified oil).
āļø 2 tsp Turmeric Powder.
āļø tsp Red Chilli Powder.
āļø Ā½ tsp Garam Masala.
āļø Ā½ tsp Salt- to taste.
āļø 3 cups of Water.
āļø Process āļø
Step 1 Mix rice, Arhar dal and moong dal.
Step 2 Wash with regular tap water 2-3 times with massaging by your hand or untill the water is not cloudy.
Step 3 Add enough water and let it soak for atleast 1 hour.
Step 4 After 2 hour, drain the water.
Soaked Khichdi is ready to cool
Step 5 Take a cooker, heat the oil, add the cumins,wait until it start crackle, now add asafoetida. Add Chopped vegetables, except Tomatoes. Saute it for 2 minute.
Step 6 Now Add tomato, add turmeric, salt and Garam masala, saute it untill your Tomato are cooked.
Step 7 Now add Rice, lentil and water, mix it well. For a more liquid consistency in the khichdi, you can increase the amount of water.
step 8 Pressure cook for for 7 to 8 whistles. When the pressure falls down on its own, then only remove the lid.
Aroma of spices make me drooling, For Make it more tasty, you can make Tadka(Optional)
For Tadka
Take Tadka paan, heat the clarified oil (Desi Ghee), add cumin seeds, asafoetida, went it cool down add Red chilli powder.
While serving you hot Masala Khichdi, with Takda and coriander leaves on the top to make it more delicious and tasty.
So how did you guys like my masala khichdi? Tell me in the comment section.
Tips
To make it more healthy, can add more veggies you like or as per your kitchen availability. You can potatoes, cauliflower, green peas, french beans, brinjal, capsicum , cabbage, and broccoli. Even you make it without adding any vegetables.
Serve Hot Masala khichdi with Curd, a side salad, pickle, roasted papads.