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Veg Khichdi Recipe

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Ingredients:
  • 1 cup rice
  • ½ cup yellow moong dal
  • ½ cup mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, beans, potato, etc.), chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 1–2 green chilies, slit
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1–2 tablespoons ghee or oil
  • 4 cups water
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
  • Wash the rice and moong dal thoroughly. Soak them together for about 15–20 minutes, then drain.
  • Heat ghee or oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
  • Add chopped onion and sauté until lightly golden.
  • Add ginger and green chilies and sauté for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the tomato and cook until it becomes soft.
  • Add turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
  • Add the soaked rice and dal and mix everything together.
  • Pour in 4 cups of water and stir well.
  • Close the pressure cooker and cook for about 3–4 whistles on medium heat.
  • Let the pressure release naturally. Open the cooker and gently mix the khichdi.
  • Add garam masala and adjust the consistency with a little hot water if needed.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with ghee, papad, pickle, or yogurt.