Moong Dal & Dalia Khichdi

Ingredients:

Dalia - 1/2 Cup

Whole Moong - 1/2 Cup

Ginger - 1 Inch

Tomato - 4 Medium sized

Carrot(Cut into small pieces) - 1/2 Cup

Peas - 1/4 Cup

Turmeric (Haldi) - 1/2 Tsp

Mustard Seeds - 1 Tsp

Green Chili(Cut in small pieces) - 3 to 5 Nos.

Asafoetida(Hing) - 1 Pinch

Ghee - 2 Tbsp

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves for garnishing.

Method:

1. Heat Ghee in a pressure cooker and add Mustard Seeds.

2. Then add hing, grated ginger and green chilies.

3. Then add cut carrots and green peas.

4. After about 1 min add washed dalia and roast it for few minutes

5. Then add tomatoes, haldi, moong daal and mix it.

6. Add 6 Cups of water and cook the khichadi for about 20-25mins in the pressure cooker.

7. Add cut coriander leaves and serve hot.

Notes:

1. This is a very healthy Indian recipe and the main taste of this khichadi comes from Ginger and Tomato so if you want great taste add them generously.

2. The ratio of Moong Dal and Dalia is 1:1.

3. Quantity of Carrot and Peas can be changed as per taste and other veggies can also be added though carrots and peas tastes the best.

4. This should always be consumed hot.

Indian Rice Dishes: Pilaf, Biryani, Khichdi, Flattened Rice, Hyderabad Biryani, Curd Rice, Pongal, Coconut Rice, Pulihora, Khushka Rice