Protein-Packed Masoor Dal Khichdi Recipe

About this recipe

A wholesome and high-protein one-pot meal made with red lentils, rice, and Maharashtrian spices, perfect for a comforting dinner.

Ingredients

• 20G Curry Leaves
• - MASOOR DAL
• 500 g Rice
• 500 g Ghee
• 250g Green Chilli
• - Onion
• 250g Coriander
• - Mustard Seeds
• 100 G Asafoetida / Hing 100 G
• 500 ml Water
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 10G Salt
• - Cumin Seed

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat ghee in the rice cooker on the sauté setting. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and let them splutter.
2. Step 2: Add asafoetida, curry leaves, and green chilies. Sauté for 30 seconds.
3. Step 3: Add chopped onion and ginger-garlic paste. Sauté until the onions are golden brown.
4. Step 4: Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and chopped tomato. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the mixture becomes aromatic.
5. Step 5: Add washed masoor dal and rice to the cooker. Stir well to coat with the spice mixture.
6. Step 6: Add water and salt to taste. Stir, close the lid, and cook on the rice setting for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice and dal are fully cooked.
7. Step 7: Once cooked, fluff the khichdi gently with a fork. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.