moong dal khicharee recipe
PREP TIME COOK TIME AUTHOR CUISINE SERVES
30 mins 10 mins Bharata Surya Ayurvedic 4
Ingredients:
(measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml)
1 cup Basmati white rice
1 cup yellow or green split mung dal
1/4 tsp. brown mustard seeds
1/4 tsp. cumin seeds
1/4 tsp. coriander seeds
1/4 tsp. each cumin, turmeric, paprika powders
1/8 tsp. hing (Asafoetida)
3-4 curry leaves (optional)
1/2 lime or lemon
1-2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp oil (sunflower, canola or ghee)
Handful chopped cilantro (optional)
4-5 cups of water
Ghee (optional)
Procedure:
1. Wash the rice and dal together until water runs clear.
2. In a pot, heat rice and dal with water on medium-high for 10 minutes.
3. Add cumin, turmeric, paprika powders and salt.
4. Stir and cover. Keep on low flame for 5-7 minutes.
5. In a separate saucepan, add oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and coriander seeds.
6. When they pop, add curry leaves and hing. Add the mixture to the main pot.
7. keep on sim or low flame to simmer the khichdi till you get the right consistency.
8. If the khichdi becomes too thick, then add some water and stir well.
9. Once the khichdi is cooked then top it with ghee while serving. (Optional Step)
10. Sprinkle lemon and garnish with cilantro before serving
