Vegetable Masala Khichdi

Name: Vegetable Masala Khichdi
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: Serves 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup split pigeon peas (toor dal) (about 50 grams); 1/3 cup rice, soaked in 1 cup water for 15 minutes (about 75 grams); 1 carrot, chopped; 1 potato, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon green chili, ginger, and garlic, crushed; 2 bay leaves, 2 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 8-10 black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing); 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3 tablespoons oil

Dipika Bhalla @cook_1952

Mumbai

Khichdi is a common dish made in different ways across various regions. It is often prepared for children and people who are unwell, but not everyone likes plain khichdi. By adding split pigeon peas (toor dal), rice, vegetables, and spices, this spicy khichdi becomes nutritious and delicious. It is made similar to pulao and is sure to be enjoyed by both kids and adults.

Dipika Bhalla @cook_1952

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Ingredients

45 minutes

Serves 2 servings

1/4 cupsplit pigeon peas (toor dal) (about 50 grams)
1/3 cuprice, soaked in 1 cup water for 15 minutes (about 75 grams)
1carrot, chopped
1potato, chopped
1onion, chopped
1 tablespoongreen chili, ginger, and garlic, crushed
2bay leaves, 2 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 8-10 black peppercorns
2 teaspoonscumin seeds
1/4 teaspoonturmeric powder
1/4 teaspoonasafoetida (hing)
1 teaspoonred chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoonssalt
3 tablespoonsoil

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Steps

45 minutes

1

Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a deep pan. Add cumin seeds; when they start to splutter, add asafoetida, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon stick, and black peppercorns.
2

Add chopped onion and curry leaves. Sauté the onion slightly, then add chopped carrot and potato. Sauté for 2 minutes.
3

Add the crushed green chili, ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
4

Add the soaked dal and rice. Mix thoroughly.
5

Add water. Once it comes to a boil, cover and cook on low heat until the water is absorbed and the khichdi is cooked through.
6

Serve hot with yogurt, salad, and pickle.