Gujarati Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe

About this recipe

A comforting one-pot meal made with yellow moong dal and rice, lightly spiced and perfect for a wholesome Gujarati lunch.

Ingredients

• 3 g Basil
• 250 g Spinach
• - Parmesan Cheese Grated
• 500 g Spaghetti Whole Wheat Pasta
• 400g Baby Roma Tomatoes
• 200g Happilo Whole Cashews 200g
• 250 ml Olive Oil
• 200 g Table Salt
• - Black Pepper Powder-25 Gm
• 1 kg Yellow Moong Dal
• 1 kg Rice
• - Tomato Ketchup
• - Green Peas
• - Cumin Seeds 100g
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 200 ml Ghee
• 100 g Salt
• 1 kg Water Chestnuts

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the yellow moong dal and rice thoroughly under running water until the water runs clear.
2. 2. Chop the tomato into small pieces and set aside, along with the green peas.
3. 3. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter.
4. 4. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften slightly.
5. 5. Mix in the turmeric powder and stir well to combine with the tomatoes.
6. 6. Add the washed moong dal and rice to the pressure cooker, stirring for 1-2 minutes.
7. 7. Pour in the water, add salt, and stir to combine all the ingredients.
8. 8. Add the green peas and close the pressure cooker lid securely.
9. 9. Cook on medium heat for 2-3 whistles, then turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
10. 10. Open the lid, stir the khichdi gently, and adjust the consistency with a little water if it's too thick.
11. 11. Serve hot with a drizzle of ghee, if desired, for added flavor and warmth.