Wholesome Khichdi
by Tarla Dalal
Khichdi is perhaps the most popular, comforting and homely of rice dishes, enjoyed by Indians the world over. While there are various versions of khichdi, known by various names, every community has some way of preparing this wholesome combination of rice and moong dal, which is nutritious, energising and easy to prepare for people of all age groups. In fact, khichdi is such a versatile dish, it can be prepared any time of the day; be it lunch or dinner, khichdi takes on different hues depending on the accompaniments. Here is an aromatic and satiating Wholesome Khichdi, enhanced with mixed veggies and spices.
Wholesome Khichdi recipe - How to make Wholesome Khichdi
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
3/4 cup rice (chawal)
3/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
1 cup grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
1 cup grated carrot
1/2 tbsp ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
6 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
4 cloves (laung / lavang)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
For Serving
fresh curd
- Method
- Clean, wash and soak the rice and yellow moong dal in enough water for approx. 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
- Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, peppercorns, bayleaf and cloves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the bottle gourd and carrots and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the moong dal, rice, turmeric powder, salt and 3 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Whisk the khichdi lightly and serve immediately with fresh curds.
| Energy | 230 cal |
| Protein | 9.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43.5 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Fat | 2.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 444.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 47.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 46.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 71.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 282.5 mg |
| Sodium | 18.1 mg |
| Potassium | 395.9 mg |
| Zinc | 1.3 mg |
A khichdi recipe with doodhi and carrot is really unique and great in taste. Eat this with curds and relish every bite off it.