Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1/2 cup basmati rice
1/2 cup split yellow moong dal
1.5 tablespoon peanut oil
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 inch ginger, finely minced
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 green chillies, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
3 cups mixed vegetables
3 cups water
1/2 cup hot water or more (if needed) at the end
Tempering the dal
2 teaspoon ghee
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 cloves garlic, sliced
5 Indian shallots, sliced
1 sprig curry leaves
Instructions
Wash and soak the rice and dal for about 20-30 minutes.
Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add in the finely chopped ginger and garlic. Saute for a minute. Add in the finely chopped onions. Saute for a couple of minutes till the onions are soft. No need to brown the onions.
Add in the green chillies, tomatoes, salt, red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Saute till the tomatoes are mushy.
Add in the vegetables and mix well to combine. Add in the 3 cups of water. Add in the soaked and drained dal and rice.
Cover the pressure cooker and cook for 5 whistles. Allow the pressure from the cooker to settle before opening.
Mix the khichdi well. If the khichdi is thick, dilute it with a little hot water to the consistency you like.
Tempering: Heat ghee in a small kadai. Add in the cumin seeds, sliced garlic and sliced shallots. Add in the curry leaves. Saute on a low flame till the shallots are nice and golden.
Top the khichdi with the tempering.
Serve hot with chips, appalam or omelette.
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 20m