Gujarati Khichdi
15-10-2024
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Ingredients:
1 cup Basmati rice (or any short-grain rice)
½ cup split yellow moong dal (yellow lentils)
4 cups water
1 medium-sized potato, peeled and diced
½ cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 inch ginger, grated
2-3 green chilies, slit lengthwise
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
Preparation
Rinse the rice and moong dal thoroughly under cold water and soak them together in water for 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In the meantime, chop the vegetables (potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes) and prepare the spices.
Sautéing the spices
Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a large pressure cooker or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Once they start to splutter, add asafetida and grated ginger, followed by slit green chilies. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
Cooking the vegetables
Add the diced potatoes, carrots, and peas to the pan. Stir for a few minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add chopped tomatoes and sauté until they turn soft and pulpy.
Combining the rice and dal
Now, add the soaked and drained rice and moong dal to the vegetables. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Add turmeric powder and salt to taste.
Cooking
Pour in 4 cups of water and give the mixture a good stir.
Close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 3-4 whistles on medium heat (or simmer for about 25-30 minutes if using a regular pan).
Once the pressure releases naturally, open the lid and fluff the khichdi gently with a spoon.
Final touches
Adjust the consistency by adding a little water if the khichdi seems too thick, and cook for another 2-3 minutes to let it blend.
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
Serving
Serve hot with a dollop of ghee on top, along with a side of Gujarati kadhi, papad, pickle, or yogurt for a complete meal.
Enjoy your wholesome and comforting Gujarati Khichdi!
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