Best ever Moong dal khichdi

Source : Wash The Lentils And Rice Together 2-3 Times Let It Soak In Some Water For 10 Mins In A Pressure Cooker Heat The Ghee On Medium Flame Add The Chilli ...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : June 24, 2026

Step:

  1. Wash the lentils and rice together 2-3 times. Let it soak in some water for 10 mins.

  2. In a pressure cooker, heat the ghee on medium flame. Add the chilli, curry leaves, asafoetida and cumin seeds. Let it splutter. Then add turmeric powder and red chilli powder.

  3. Drain off the water and add the rice and lentils in the cooker,. Mix well. Add salt as per taste.

  4. Adjust the consistency by adding water (water should be 2-3 inches above the rice and lentils)

  5. Pressure cook upto 2-3 whistles.

  6. Serve hot with a dollop of ghee. Along with some pickles and salad.

  7. Note: Khichdi tastes batter when served piping hot with some pickles or dahi. Best ever food in case of upset stomach, bloating, constipation, fever etc.


Ingredients

  1. 1 cup kolam rice (vada or surati) or tukda basmati rice
  2. 1 cup yellow moong dal (yellow lentils)
  3. 2-3 tablespoons Ghee
  4. 1/4 th teaspoon Turmeric powder
  5. As per taste Salt
  6. Pinch asafoetida
  7. 1 green chilli (slit)
  8. 1 tsp cumin seeds
  9. 5-6 curry leaves
  10. 1/2 tsp red chilli powder (optional)

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