Make Best Moong Dal khichadi For Meal

Moong dal khichadi is easy to digest and light, which is made with moong dal or rice or some other spicy food. It is very tasty and fully nutritious. This is one such Indian dish which is liked in every household. Apart from pan or pot, you can also make it by pressure cooker.Its simplicity and versatility helps in recovery from illness or if you feel like eating something light food or feel like eating something healthy and warm then this dish is perfect for you.

About moong dal khichadi:

The moong dal khichdi is very hot, it is very flowery and nutritious too. No matter how much you eat, it does not satisfy either the stomach or the mind. Whatever spices and seasonings are there in it, a lot of flavours are added to it.This recipe is light, easy to digest and fully nutritious too, hence it is the choice of many people.

I add onions and tomatoes so that it remains the same as the usual basic recipe and can be easily made at home.

This is a perfect recipe for weekends which is a one pot recipe and can be prepared in less than 1 hour. You can serve this with pickle, lijjat papad, lemon pickle, mango pickle, salad.

Healthi benefit of moong dal khichadi; 

here is some heathi benefit about monng dal khichadi:

Easy to Digest:Moong dal is very light for stomach and fat content is also low in it. That is why khichadi is preferred for recovery from illness.

Rich in Nutrients:It is full of protein, fibre, vitamins, minerals like potassium, 1 inch ginger magnesium and iron.

Gluten-Free: It is naturally gut free, so it is perfect for people who have dietary restrictions.

Weight Loss Friendly: khichadi is low in calories and high in protein this keeps you full all day.

Ingredients you'll needs:

• 1/2 cup moong dal ( you can use spilt moong dal or masoor dal or toor dal also )

• 1 cup rice ( you can use basmati rice or over regular rice)

• 1 medium size onion ( finaly chopped)

• 1 medium size tomato ( finaly chopped)

• 1 small carrot ( chopped)

• 1/2 cup Beans ( optional)

• 1/2 cup Green peas( optional)

• 1 tbsp cumin seeds ( jeera)

• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 

• 1 inch ginger ( greated)

• 1-3 green chillies 

• Oil or ghee for tempering 

• Salt to taste

Let's see how to make it step by step:

Rinse sal and rich:

Mix moong dal and rice in a bowl and wash it under boiling water till it is clean. Then soak it in water for 15-30 minutes so that your khichadi becomes very soft and takes less time to cook.

Cook dal and rice:

Add rinsed lentils and rice in a preheated cooker, add some turmeric powder and salt and let it cook for 2-3 whistles or until it becomes soft.

Prepration for tempering:

In my pan I add ghee or after heating it then add assam cumin seeds and let it sizzle. Then add assam grated ginger or green chillies and saute.

Add vegetables:

Then add chopped onion or cook until golden brown. Then add tomatoes, carrots, beans and sauté until the vegetables are soft.

Combin :

Then add cooked lentils and rice to the spices and mix until it is mixed properly. And if needed, you can adjust the consistency with water.then add salt as per taste.

Garnish and serve;

Now your moong dal khichadi is redy to serve , garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a drop of ghee . Serve it with pickle , papad and kadhi also.

Tips for perfect moong dal khichdi:

Consistency matters:

You can adjust the water consistency as per your requirement whether it is thick or thin.

Use fresh 

You can use fresh vegetables and lentils so that your khichdi and bhoi will become more delicious.

Tempering is key:

tempering of Moong Dal Khichdi, so a good tempering makes our dish even more delicious.

Rest before serving:

Allow kichadi to rest before serving for 5 minutes,  it help to meld the floves in khichadi. 

Conclusion:

 your easy and tasty dal khichdi is ready. Which you can enjoy with pickle, papad or kadhi. Which is the best dish for your breakfast, lunch or dinner. Khichadi is also very helpful for recovery from any illness. So you must also try it and enjoy with your family.