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    Easy Khichdi Recipe | Moong Dal Khichdi (Step-by-step recipe)

    Published: May 20, 2020 by Rachna ·

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    Khichdi is the ultimate comfort food and one-pot meal in India. It is cooked in a variety of ways across the country. Personally, I love khichdi. Not only is it super easy and simple to make, there is a comfort food vibe about it. It makes your tummy and heart happy. It is such an easy recipe that all beginners to Indian cooking can make this right immediately. It is also easy on the tummy and hence a food that is given to you when you have upset stomach or are feeling a bit under the weather.

    moong dal khichdi recipe

    You can make the super simple moong dal khichdi recipe as I am going to share with you. You can also make masala khichdi by adding some more spice powders and pastes and add a few vegetables to it. I make masala khichdi as well when I am in the mood for something more spicy and exciting. You can also try my healthy Foxtail Millet Khichdi Recipe. Don't forget this Sabudana Khichdi recipe which is one of my favourite breakfasts and light meals.

    Here’s how I make my easy moong dal khichdi recipe:

    Ingredients

    1 cup rice

    0.75 cup moong dal or yellow lentils

    ½ tsp. turmeric powder

    1 tsp. cayenne or red chilli powder (optional)

    Salt to taste

    For tempering

    2 tsp. ghee or coconut oil (if making vegan)

    1 tsp. cumin seeds

    2 dry red chillies

    ¼ tsp. hing or asafetida

    1.5 tsp. grated ginger

    2 green chilli finely chopped

    Garnish

    Chopped coriander

    Serving suggestion

    Curd, papad and pickle

    Recipe:

    Wash rice and dal together. Soak and keep aside for about 15 minutes.

    Boil with 5-6 cups of water with turmeric powder, cayenne (if using) and salt in a pressure cooker for about 3 whistles.

    moong dal khichdi recipe

    Your khichdi should be soft and well cooked of mashing consistency.

    moong dal khichdi recipe

    Now add water to the khichdi and mash well. We normally make khichdi that is thick and watery. You can choose to keep it less watery by adding little or no water.

    moong dal khichdi recipe

    For the tempering

    Heat ghee or oil in a tempering pan. Add cumin seeds, asafetida and dry red chillies broken into pieces and allow the cumin seeds to sputter. Now add grated ginger and green chilli and allow to cook for about 30 seconds to a minute.

    Tip into the khichdi and mix well. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves.

    Serve hot and tasty moong dal khichdi with papad, curd and pickle. You can also serve it with raita or just a bowl a curd.

    Put it back on the flame to cook a little more.

    moong dal khichdi recipe

    Your delicious one-pot khichdi is ready to serve. Ready in under 30 minutes and it is super healthy.

    Pro-Tips:

    1. You can soak rice and dal together for 30 minutes for even faster cooking.

    2. Cooking in a pressure cooker makes the cooking faster. You can also use rice cooker or instant pot.

    3. You can use other lentils like orange lentils, pigeon peas etc. in the same recipe.

    4. You can add veggies like potatoes, cauliflower, beans etc. If adding veggies add chopped veggies when boiling the dal and rice.

    5. For vegan recipe, substitute ghee with oil.

    6. Khichdi with a tempering of ghee is considered to be a complete meal. It is perfect for dinner as it is light and easy on the tummy.

    Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe (Step-by-step Recipe)

    Rachna Parmar
    This delicious moong dal khichdi recipe is a super easy one-pot meal. It is made with rice and lentils, is super healthy and tasty. Try it.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course One pot meal
    Cuisine Indian, North Indian | Uttar Pradesh | Punjabi
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 340 kcal
    people

    Equipment

    • Pressure cooker

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup rice
    • 0.75 cup moong dal or yellow lentils
    • ½ tsp. turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp. cayenne or red chilli powder optional
    • Salt to taste

    For tempering

    • 2 tsp. ghee or coconut oil if making vegan
    • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
    • 2 dry red chillies
    • ¼ tsp. hing or asafetida
    • 1.5 tsp. grated ginger
    • 2 green chilli finely chopped

    Garnish

    • Chopped cilantro

    Serving suggestion

    • yogurt papad and pickle

    Instructions
     

    • Wash rice and dal together. Soak and keep aside for about 15 minutes.
    • Boil them with 5-6 cups of water with turmeric powder, cayenne (if using) and salt in a pressure cooker for about 3 whistles.
    • Your khichdi should be soft and well cooked of mashing consistency.
    • Now add water to the khichdi and mash well. We normally make khichdi that is thick and watery. You can choose to keep it less watery by adding little or no water.

    For the tempering

    • Heat ghee or oil in a tempering pan. Add cumin seeds, asafetida and dry red chillies broken into pieces and allow the cumin seeds to sputter. Now add grated ginger and green chilli and allow to cook for about 30 seconds to a minute.
    • Tip into the khichdi and mix well. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves.
    • Serve hot and tasty moong dal khichdi with papad, curd and pickle. You can also serve it with raita or just a bowl a curd.
    • Put it back on the flame to cook a little more.
    • Your delicious one-pot khichdi is ready to serve. Ready in about 30 minutes and it is super healthy.

    Notes

    1. You can soak rice and dal together for 30 minutes for even faster cooking.
    2. Cooking in a pressure cooker makes the cooking faster. You can also use rice cooker or instant pot.
    3. You can use other lentils like orange lentils, pigeon peas etc. in the same recipe.
    4. You can add veggies like potatoes, cauliflower, beans etc. If adding veggies add chopped veggies when boiling the dal and rice.
    5. For vegan recipe, substitute ghee with oil.
    6. Khichdi with a tempering of ghee is considered to be a complete meal. It is perfect for dinner as it is light and easy on the tummy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 14gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 17mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 703IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 3mg
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    1. Shantala says

      May 20, 2020 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      Khichdi is the ultimate comfort food for me. Even though I don't make it on a regular basis, it's what I default to when I want to give my system a rest or I'm feeling even a little under the weather.

      Reply
    2. Damyanti says

      May 21, 2020 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      I love khichdi... all kinds!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 21, 2020 at 9:07 pm

        Thanks Damyanti

        Reply

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