Masala khichdi
Masala khichdi, from above
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Masala khichdi

Khichdi with vegetables and a proper masala. Comfort food that does not taste like sick day food.

35 minTime
10 gProtein each
mediumSpice
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Make it your way

Grandma's wayRice, dal and vegetables in a masala.
The original
338kcalsame
10 gproteinsame
7 gfibresame
35minutessame

Masala khichdi, home style.

Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.

Ingredients

4 servings
Rice¾ cup
Moong dal (split yellow mung beans)⅓ cup
Toor dal (split pigeon peas)2 tbsp
Onion1 small, chopped
Tomato1, chopped
Potato1 small, cubed
Green peas⅓ cup
Carrot1 small, cubed
Ginger garlic paste1½ tsp
Green chilli1, slit
Cumin seeds½ tsp
Whole spices1 bay leaf, 2 cloves
Asafoetidaa pinch
Turmeric (ground turmeric)¼ tsp
Red chilli powder (indian red chili powder)½ tsp
Garam masala½ tsp
Ghee1½ tbsp
Cooking oil (vegetable oil)2 tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Water4½ cups

Method

4 steps
  1. 1Rinse rice and dals together and soak 15 minutes.
  2. 2Heat ghee and oil in the cooker, add cumin, whole spices, asafoetida, onion and chilli. Add ginger garlic paste and tomato and cook till soft.
  3. 3Add vegetables, spices, rice, dals, salt and water. Pressure cook for 3 whistles on medium. Let the pressure release naturally.
  4. 4Stir well and loosen with hot water.
Serve it like this

Fluff gently with a fork and serve hot on a wide plate, with raita or a side next to it.

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What goes with Masala khichdi: a bread or rice, a side, something to drink and something sweet.

Bread or rice Methi thepla40 min
Bread or rice Jeera rice30 min
On the side Onion tomato masala base75 min
On the side Indian style tomato soup40 min
To drink Masala chai10 min
Something sweet Sweet corn kheer35 min
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