Khichdi Recipe Easy Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe Healthy and protein

Khichdi Recipe 

 Here’s a simple, healthy Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe — comforting, light, and packed with protein! 🌾🥣

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🌿 Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe

Serves: 2–3
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 20–25 mins

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🧂 Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

• ½ cup moong dal (split yellow lentils)

• ½ cup rice (any regular or basmati rice)

• 1½ to 2 cups water (for a thicker khichdi) or up to 3 cups (for a porridge-like texture)

• 1–2 tbsp ghee or oil

Tempering:

• ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

• 1 bay leaf (optional)

• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

• 1 green chili, slit (optional)

• 1-inch piece ginger, finely chopped or grated

Vegetables (optional but healthy):

• ¼ cup chopped carrots

• ¼ cup peas

• ¼ cup chopped beans or potatoes

Spices:

• ¼ tsp turmeric powder

• Salt, to taste

For garnish:

• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

• A drizzle of ghee on top

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🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse and Soak:

   • Wash the rice and moong dal together 2–3 times until the water runs clear.

   • Soak for 10–15 minutes (optional, but helps them cook faster).

2. Tempering:

   • Heat ghee or oil in a pressure cooker or pot.

   • Add cumin seeds, let them splutter.

   • Add hing, ginger, green chili, and bay leaf (if using).

   • Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.

3. Add Veggies (Optional):

   • Add chopped vegetables and sauté for 1–2 minutes.

4. Add Rice & Dal:

   • Drain the soaked rice and dal, then add to the cooker.

   • Mix well and sauté for 1 minute.

5. Add Spices & Water:

   • Add turmeric powder, salt, and water (adjust based on your preferred consistency).

6. Pressure Cook:

   • Close the lid and cook for 3–4 whistles on medium heat.

   • (If cooking in a pot, cover and cook until dal and rice are soft, stirring occasionally.)

7. Mash & Serve:

   • Once pressure releases, open and mash lightly for a softer texture.

   • Add a spoon of ghee on top and mix well.

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🍳 Step-by-Step Method

🥣 Step 1: Rinse & Soak

1. Take ½ cup moong dal and ½ cup rice in a bowl.

2. Rinse both together 2–3 times until the water runs clear.

3. (Optional) Soak for 10–15 minutes — helps them cook faster and softer.

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🔥 Step 2: Prepare Tempering

1. Heat 1–2 tbsp ghee or oil in a pressure cooker or pan.

2. Add ½ tsp cumin seeds and let them splutter.

3. Add a pinch of hing, 1-inch ginger, and 1 slit green chili (optional).

4. Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.

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🥕 Step 3: Add Vegetables (Optional)

1. Add chopped carrots, peas, beans, or potatoes.

2. Sauté for 1–2 minutes to slightly soften them.

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🍚 Step 4: Add Rice & Dal

1. Drain the soaked rice and dal.

2. Add them to the cooker.

3. Stir well for a minute so they absorb the flavor of the tempering.

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🧂 Step 5: Add Spices & Water

1. Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder and salt to taste.

2. Pour in 1½–3 cups of water, depending on how thick or thin you like your khichdi.

   • 1½ cups = thick khichdi

   • 3 cups = porridge-like, soupy khichdi

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🔔 Step 6: Pressure Cook

1. Close the lid of the cooker.

2. Cook on medium flame for 3–4 whistles.
   (If cooking in a pot, cover and cook for about 25–30 minutes until soft.)

3. Let the pressure release naturally.

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🥄 Step 7: Mash & Finish

1. Open the lid and stir gently.

2. If it’s too thick, add a little hot water and mix.

3. Add a spoon of ghee and mix for extra flavor.

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🍽️ Step 8: Serve

• Serve hot with:
  ✅ Yogurt (curd)
  ✅ Papad or pickle
  ✅ A drizzle of ghee on top
  ✅ Fresh coriander leaves

🔥 Tempering & Cooking

Step 9:
Sauté the ginger and green chili in ghee for about 20–30 seconds until you smell a nice aroma. Don’t burn them.

Step 10:
Add the chopped vegetables (like carrots, peas, beans, or potatoes) to the pan.
Sauté them for 1–2 minutes so they get a light coating of ghee and start to soften.

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🍚 Adding Rice & Dal

Step 11:
Drain the soaked rice and moong dal completely and add them to the cooker with the vegetables.

Step 12:
Stir well for a minute so the rice and dal mix evenly with the tempered spices and vegetables.

Step 13:
This step helps to coat everything in ghee — it gives your khichdi a beautiful flavor.

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🧂 Add Spices & Water

Step 14:
Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder and salt to taste.

Step 15:
Pour in 1½ to 3 cups of water, depending on how thick or soft you want your khichdi:

• 1½ cups = thick khichdi

• 3 cups = soft, porridge-like khichdi

Step 16:
Stir gently and check the seasoning. You can adjust salt at this stage.

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🍲 Pressure Cooking

Step 17:
Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on medium flame for 3–4 whistles.
If using a pot, cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes until rice and dal become soft.

Step 18:
After cooking, let the pressure release naturally (don’t force open the lid).

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🥣 Finishing & Serving

Step 19:
Open the cooker, stir the khichdi gently, and mash slightly with the back of a spoon.
If it’s too thick, add a little hot water and mix until you get your preferred consistency.

Step 20:
Turn off the heat. Add 1 tsp ghee on top and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve hot with curd (yogurt), papad, or pickle.

🍋 Flavor Enhancement

Step 21:
Once your khichdi is cooked, taste and check the salt.
If it’s bland, add a small pinch of salt and mix again.

Step 22:
For a slight tangy flavor, squeeze ½ tsp lemon juice and stir well.
It brightens up the taste beautifully.

Step 23:
Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper or jeera powder for extra aroma.
(Perfect during cold or rainy days.)

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🌶️ Optional Tempering (Tadka) on Top

Step 24:
In a small pan, heat 1 tsp ghee.
Add a few cumin seeds, and let them crackle.
Add a pinch of red chili powder (optional).

Step 25:
Pour this hot ghee tadka over your cooked khichdi just before serving.
This step adds wonderful flavor and a golden shine.

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🥦 Vegetable & Masala Variations

Step 26:
To make Vegetable Khichdi, add more veggies like cauliflower, spinach, tomato, or capsicum while sautéing.

Step 27:
To make Masala Khichdi, add:

• ¼ tsp coriander powder

• ¼ tsp garam masala

• ½ tsp red chili powder
  Add these in Step 14 (before adding water).

Step 28:
For soupy khichdi, add an extra 1 cup of hot water after cooking and simmer for 2 minutes.

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🥄 Serving & Pairing

Step 29:
Serve hot khichdi in a bowl.
Drizzle a spoon of ghee on top for rich aroma.

Step 30:
Garnish with fresh coriander and a small slice of lemon on the side.

Step 31:
Pair it with plain curd, pickle, papad, or raita for a complete meal.

Step 32:
For a comforting touch, serve with buttermilk or a glass of lassi.

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🧘‍♀️ Healthy Tips

Step 33:
Use moong dal without skin for easy digestion (especially for kids or sick days).

Step 34:
For extra nutrition, replace white rice with brown rice or millet — just increase cooking time slightly.

Step 35:
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 day.
When reheating, add a little warm water to loosen the texture before serving.

🥣 Conclusion – Easy Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe

Moong Dal Khichdi is one of the simplest, healthiest, and most comforting meals you can make. 🌾💛

With just a handful of ingredients — rice, moong dal, ghee, and mild spices — you get a light yet nourishing dish that’s easy to digest and perfect for all ages. Whether you’re tired, unwell, or simply want a wholesome meal, khichdi brings instant comfort.

It’s also versatile — you can make it plain, add vegetables, or turn it into a flavorful masala version. The balance of protein from dal and carbohydrates from rice makes it a complete, balanced meal.

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💡 Extra Tips

• Add a pinch of black pepper or a few drops of lemon juice before serving.

• For babies or elders, make it with more water and no chili.

• Use masoor dal or toor dal for variety.

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