Moong Dal Khichdi - Best HomeMade

This moong dal Khichdi (ಹೆಸರು ಬೇಳೆ ಕಿಚ್ಡಿ ) is prepared with rice and moong dal and topped with ghee. It is a perfect breakfast in the winter season. It is very simple and easy to prepare as it requires only a few ingredients. It is one of the healthy food and the best food for the people who plan for a diet. In India, this is one of the traditional food prepared in everyone's house. The taste my slightly differ as the style of cooking and ingredients used may differ from person to person. Khichdi has a balanced carbohydrate, protein, vitamin C, Calcium, and also a good source of dietary fiber which helps indigestion. The dish can be served at any time of the day. It is a wholesome meal packed with nutrients easy to digest for babies and elders. Here am sharing my style of moong dal khichdi recipe which is very tasty and I am sure you will enjoy it.

Cuisine: Indian | Cooking: 15 minutes
Preparation: 15 minutes | Serves: 4-5

Ingredients:

Moong dal/ Hesaru bele           -  1/2 cup or 1/2 pavu
Rice                                          -   1/2 cup or 1/2 pavu
Water                                        -   3 Cups
Oil                                             -   1 tbsp
Ghee                                          -   1 tbsp
Mustard seeds                           -   1 tbsp
Cumin/jeera                              -   1 tbsp
Black pepper/mensu                 -   1 tbsp
Green chilies -   4-5
Turmeric powder                      -   1/2 tbsp
Cashew                                     -   7-8
Curry leaves                             -   1 spring
Channa dal                               -   1 tbsp
Asafoetida/Hing                       -   pinch
Ginger chopped/paste              -   1/4 tbsp
Salt                                           -   as per taste
Grated coconut                         -   1/2 cup                    
Coriander leaves                      -   1/2 cup
Lemon juice                             -   Few drops

Method:

1. In a frying pan, dry roast the rice and moong dal in a low flame for 3-4 minutes
2. Pressure cook the roasted rice and moong dal by adding 3 cups of water in a medium flame till 2 whistles.
3. Once pressure is out from the cooker, keep it aside and let it cool.
4. In a while, heat oil and ghee in a deep kadhai/pan followed by adding mustard seeds, channa dal, cumin seeds, black pepper, green chilies, curry leaves, cashews and fry for few minutes until cashews turn a little golden brown color.
5. Next add asafoetida, turmeric powder, chopped ginger, and fry for 1 minute.
6. Next, add cooked rice - moong dal mixture to it with adding 1 cup of water and salt. Blend well with spices in a medium flame for 5-10 minutes.
7. If khichdi becomes thick add more water as required, along with water check and add salt as per taste.
8. Always khichdi should be watery because khichdi tends to get thicker as it cools down.
9. At last add a few drops of lemon juice, grated coconut, and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well and serve hot topped up with ghee/ butter, Curd.

Note:

• In khichdi rice and dal should be well cooked.
• Always cook rice and dal in a pressure cooker to make khichdi, else it takes too much time if you do it in an open vessel.
• You can add onion also.
• Topped up with ghee gives khichdi a different aroma and gives more taste.
• Should be served hot as it gives good taste when it is hot.

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