Khichdi is a popular dish in Northern India. It is often proclaimed as the comfort food of India. It is very similar to Ven Pongal that is made in Tamilnadu. It is a very nutritious dish and very healthy for all age groups.
Ingredients :
1 cup raw rice
1 cup yellow moong dal
2 finely chopped onions
2 finely chopped tomatoes
2 finely chopped green chillies
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
salt to taste
juice from 1 lemon
a bunch of finely chopped coriander leaves
Method :
Clean the rice and dal thoroughly. Take dal and rice in a bowl and soak for 30 minutes. Drain the water completely and pressure cook with 6 cups of water for 5 to 6 whistles.
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and wait till it splutters. Add onions and saute till it turns translucent.
Add green chilli paste, ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell goes. Add tomatoes, salt, coriander powder and saute till tomatoes turn mushy.
Add the dal rice mixture and salt to the pan and mix thoroughly. Add lemon juice, coriander leaves and serve hot with pickles and curd.
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