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    Dal Khichdi | Moong Dal Khichdi

    Published: Apr 5, 2019 by Pavani . This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 15 Comments

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    Dal Khichdi is a healthy and delicious one-pot meal. This khichdi is prepared with rice and yellow moong dal. There are so many khichdi varieties, some people add vegetables to the khichdi while others cook only with dal. There is no need for any side dish for this khichdi.

    This is my Fifth Day recipe to the Blogging Marathon, in A-Z Series. we had this khichdi for our lunch and it was so delicious and flavourful.

    Dal Khichdi

    STEP BY STEP PICTURES OF PREPARING DAL KHICHDI

     

     

    Ingredients:

    • Rice – ½cup
    • Moong dal – ½ cup
    • Finely chopped onion – 1
    • Green chillies – 4
    • Cumin seeds- 1tsp
    • Asafoetida a pinch
    • Turmeric powder – ½tsp
    • Ginger garlic paste – 1tsp
    • Chopped tomatoes -2 small
    • Coriander leaves
    • Ghee – 1tbsp
    • Oil- 1tbsp
    • Salt to taste

     

    Dal Khichdi

     

    Preparation:

    Wash, soak the rice and dal in the water for 15mintues.

    In the meanwhile, chop onions, tomatoes and keep aside.

    Heat a pressure cooker with oil and ghee, add cumin seeds and when they begin to crackle add asafoetida and mix well.

    Add chopped onions, green chillies and fry for 2mintues or until the onions turn into light golden-brown colour.

    Next, add ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell goes. Then add chopped tomatoes along with turmeric powder and cook till the tomatoes are mushed.

    Drain the water from the rice, dal and add to the pressure and mix everything well.

    Add 3 cups of water and mix well. Check the seasoning.

    Close the lid and cook on medium flame for 3 whistles.

    Once the pressure is released from the cooker, add coriander leaves to the khichdi and mix well.

    Transfer the Dal Khichdi into a serving bowl and enjoy it warm.

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    Dal Khichdi

    Dal Khichdi | Moong Dal Khichdi

    Dal Khichdi is a healthy and delicious one - pot meal. This khichdi is prepared with rice and yellow moong dal. There are so many khichdi varieties, some people add vegetables to the khichdi while others cook only with dal. There is no need of any side dish for this khichdi.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Course: Khichdi, Main Course, Rice
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 2 People
    Author: Pavani

    Ingredients

    • Rice – ½cup
    • Moong dal – ½ cup
    • Finely chopped onion – 1
    • Green chillies – 4
    • Cumin seeds- 1tsp
    • Asafoetida a pinch
    • Turmeric powder – ½tsp
    • Ginger garlic paste – 1tsp
    • Chopped tomatoes -2 small
    • Coriander leaves
    • Ghee – 1tbsp
    • Oil- 1tbsp
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Wash, soak the rice and dal in the water for 15mintues.
    • In the meanwhile, chop onions, tomatoes and keep aside.
    • Heat a pressure cooker with oil and ghee, add cumin seeds and when they begin to crackle add asafoetida and mix well.
    • Add chopped onions, green chillies and fry for 2mintues or until the onions turn into light golden-brown colour.
    • Next add ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell goes. Then add chopped tomatoes along with turmeric powder and cook till the tomatoes are mushed.
    • Drain the water from the rice, dal and add to the pressure and mix everything well.
    • Add 3 cups of water and mix well. Check the seasoning.
    • Close the lid and cook on medium flame for 3 whistles.
    • Once the pressure is released from the cooker, add coriander leaves and mix well.
    • Transfer the Dal Khichdi into a serving bowl and enjoy it warm.
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    1. Vaishali Sabnani

      April 07, 2019 at 12:27 pm

      The Khichadi is a true comfort food and adding veggies to it , takes it to another level and this Khichadi looks creamy and a perfect mish mash . Awesome job !

      Reply
    2. Sharmila Kingsly

      April 07, 2019 at 6:05 pm

      Classic and lovely kichadi.. Eveni made a similar one.. Will be posting it in the next weeks!!

      Reply
    3. harini

      April 07, 2019 at 10:34 pm

      I cannot agree more..this is comfort food at its best.5 stars

      Reply
    4. Suma Gandlur

      April 07, 2019 at 10:41 pm

      I like the texture of that khichdi. Comfort food at it's best and looks amazing. I tend to add some vegetables to make it more wholesome.

      Reply
    5. Srivalli Jetti

      April 08, 2019 at 10:46 am

      Lovely pictures and the khichdi seems to have cooked so well!

      Reply
    6. Gayathri Kumar

      April 08, 2019 at 3:19 pm

      This is such a delicious comfort food. The bowl of kichdi looks really good.

      Reply
    7. Sushma Pinjala

      April 08, 2019 at 4:47 pm

      Love kichidi with moong dal. Good one

      Reply
    8. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan

      April 08, 2019 at 10:50 pm

      Mild and perfect kichadi for all. I love that creamy texture and it perfect for kids as well. Good one Pavani.

      Reply
    9. Veronica Bareman

      April 09, 2019 at 6:39 pm

      This looks so delish! Can you tell me what is Moong Dal?

      Reply
      • Pavani

        April 09, 2019 at 7:21 pm

        Thank you Veronica, moong dal is a lentil. That is skinned and split. It is also called yellow moong. You can easily find this in super market or in any Indian grocery store.

        Reply
        • Veronica

          April 09, 2019 at 8:35 pm

          Thank you so much, Pavani!

          Reply
    10. Kalyani

      April 11, 2019 at 10:09 am

      ultimate confort food, Pavani ! we dont use onions in this, but your version sounds interesting...

      Reply
    11. Sowmya

      April 11, 2019 at 6:14 pm

      Such a beautiful and traditional dish! It is the perfect comfort food and yours has turned out so tempting.

      Reply
    12. Renu

      April 29, 2019 at 2:57 pm

      One of my favourite comfort food this is. Your khichdi version looks very tempting Pavani.5 stars

      Reply
    13. Swati

      May 16, 2019 at 6:32 am

      Absolute comfort food for me.. wholesome nutritious and so quick and easy to make. Beautiful clicks Pavani!!

      Reply
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