Winter Special Khichdi
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 1/2 cup yellow lentils (moong dal)
- 2 tablespoons rice bran oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
- Salt to taste
- Mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, potatoes, tomatoes)
- Water as needed
Recipe Instruction
- Wash rice and lentils, and soak them for 30 minutes.
- Heat rice bran oil in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and asafoetida.
- Add mixed vegetables and sauté for a few minutes.
- Drain the soaked rice and lentils and add them to the cooker.
- Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add water (about 3 cups) and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
- Serve hot with a dollop of ghee and enjoy this special khichdi on a cosy winter afternoon.
