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Green Moong Dal Khichdi

Green Moong Dal Khichdi

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup green moong dal split green gram
  • ½ cup brown rice or short-grain rice optional — you may skip rice for lower carbs
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 small pinch asafoetida hing
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 or 2 green chillies slit or chopped — optional, based on your spice tolerance
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon ghee or 1 teaspoon oil for healthier option
  • 4 cups water adjust as per desired consistency
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Method
 

  1. Wash dal (and rice, if using). Soak 15–20 minutes for better digestion.
  2. Heat ghee/oil in a cooker. Add cumin, let it crackle. Add hing, ginger, and chillies. Sauté 30–45 seconds.
  3. Add dal (and rice), turmeric, salt, and water. Stir.
  4. Pressure cook 2–3 whistles or simmer in a pot until soft.
  5. Adjust consistency with hot water if needed.
  6. Garnish with coriander and a few drops of ghee if you like.