Ram Khichdi ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy )
by Tarla Dalal
20 Aug 2009
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Ram khichdi, shed extra pounds with this easy-to-make khichdi. The perfect combination of dals and rice makes this khichdi protein-rich. Mixed veggies add loads of essential nutrients – fibre, vitamins, iron, calcium and zinc. Enjoy this spicy one meal wonder with low-fat curds.
Ram Khichdi ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy ) recipe - How to make Ram Khichdi ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy )
Soaking Time: 15 Minutes Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
1/2 cup uncooked rice (chawal)
1 tsp ghee
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
25 mm (1”) stick cinnamon
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
1/2 cup cauliflower florets
1/2 cup chopped brinjal(baingan / eggplant)
1/2 cup peeled and chopped potatoes
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped french beans
1/4 cup green peas
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
Method
- Method
- Clean, wash and soak the moong dal and rice in enough water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
- Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds, cloves, cinnamon and bayleaf.
- When the cumin seeds crackle, add all the vegetables, turmeric powder, chilli powder and garam masala and sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the rice and moong dal, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for another 2 minutes.
- Add 4 cups of hot water, mix well and pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid and mix well. Serve hot.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 194 cal |
| Protein | 7.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36.9 g |
| Fiber | 5.1 g |
| Fat | 1.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 56.3 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 47.5 mcg |
| Calcium | 37.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 58.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 77.2 mg |
| Sodium | 16.2 mg |
| Potassium | 372.2 mg |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg |
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