Make Gujarati Khichdi For A Nutritious And Light One-Pot Meal

By Garima Johar

September 2, 2024

Khichdi is a simple one-pot dish filled with the goodness of lentils and rich in fibre and nutrients. If you’re looking for a light dinner option after the weekend, try this Gujarati-style khichdi recipe.

Ingredients

1 cup moong dal 1 cup rice 3 tablespoons ghee or butter 1/4 teaspoon hing 1 tablespoon ginger 1/2 tablespoon garlic 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 2.5 cups water Salt to taste

Step 1

Rinse and soak the moong dal and rice together for a few hours.

Step 2

Heat some ghee and add turmeric powder, hing, salt, chopped ginger and garlic.

Step 3

Transfer the masala to a pressure cooker, add the soaked dal and rice, and cook on high pressure for about ten minutes.

Step 4

After the whistle, turn off the heat and let the cooker release pressure before you open the lid.

Step 5

Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves and ghee, and enjoy.