Fada Ni Khichadi ( Microwave)
by Tarla Dalal
A traditional khichdi made easier using the microwave and tastier by adding crunchy veggies. A basket of assorted veggies adds a riot of colours and flavours to the khichdi while a selection of spices and everyday ingredients like ginger and green chillies used in the right proportions impart immense flavour to it. Serve the Fada ni Khichadi hot with a bowlful of fresh curds. Try to serve it immediately on cooking, as reheating might dry it a little.
Fada Ni Khichadi ( Microwave) recipe - How to make Fada Ni Khichadi ( Microwave)
Soaking time: 1 hour Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1 cup broken wheat (dalia)
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
1 stick cinnamon (dalchini)
1/2 cup onion cubes
1/2 cup chopped french beans
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup cauliflower florets
1/4 cup green peas
1/2 tsp ginger- green chilli paste
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
salt to taste
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
For Serving
curd (dahi)
- Method
- Clean, wash and soak the broken wheat with enough water in a deep bowl for 1 hour. Drain well and keep aside.
- Combine the oil, cumin seeds, asafoetida, cloves and cinnamon in a deep microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Add the broken wheat and all the vegetables, mix well and cover with a microwave safe lid and microwave on high for 1 minute, stirring once after 30 seconds.
- Add the ginger-green chilli paste, chilli powder, turmeric powder, garlic paste, salt and 2½ cups of water, mix well and again cover with a microwave safe lid and microwave on high for 13 minutes, stirring once after every 4 minutes.
- Add the coriander and mix well.
- Serve hot with curds.
| Energy | 232 cal |
| Protein | 4.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Fat | 8.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 495.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 13.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 16.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 50.1 mg |
| Iron | 2.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 69.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 226.4 mg |
| Sodium | 15.1 mg |
| Potassium | 178.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |