By Krati Purwar
May 12, 2024
In summer, you often experience the urge to eat a fulfilling and comforting meal but it should be lightweight on the stomach. By preparing moong dal khichdi with a South Indian twist, you can prepare a delicious meal and enjoy it for lunch or dinner.
½ cup rice ½ cup moong dal 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 tablespoons ghee 1 teaspoon chopped ginger ½ chopped tomatoes ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ½ chopped onion 3.5 cups water ½ teaspoon chopped green chillies ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder Salt to taste A pinch of asafoetida
Rinse and wash rice and moong dal and soak the raw ingredients for at least 30 minutes.
Heat ghee, add cumin seeds, and wait for them to splutter. Add a pinch of hing and pour in chopped tomatoes.
Add tomatoes, green chillies, and ginger once the onions become translucent. Saute the ingredients with salt to taste.
Add turmeric powder and red chilli powder to the pan. Saute the spices until the tomatoes turn mushy.
Add lentils and rice to the pressure cooker and add water. Cook everything for 1-2 whistles.
Top it with coriander leaves and serve it hot. Enjoy with papad and buttermilk on the side.