Healthy & Flavorful Vegetable KhichdiVeg
Enjoy a comforting bowl of **Vegetable Khichdi**, a wholesome and easy-to-make one-pot meal. This nutritious recipe combines protein-packed **moong dal** and rice with a medley of fresh vegetables like **cauliflower, carrots, and beans**. Infused with aromatic spices like **cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and asafoetida**, this dish is perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or dinner. Top it with a spoonful of **ghee** for that authentic, delicious flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 cup Basmati Rice
3 cup Green Gram Dal (Moong Dal)
Vegetables:
Cauliflower : Finely chopped florets
handful French Beans (chopped)
handful Carrot (chopped)
1 large Onion (finely chopped)
Aromatics & Spices:
few Ginger (finely chopped)
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
A small piece Cinnamon
pinch Asafoetida Powder (Hing)
Cooking Fat:
as needed Clarified Butter (Ghee)
Other:
3 cups Water
to taste Salt
Instructions
Step 1— Preparation
1
Thoroughly soak the rice and moong dal in water for at least one hour before starting.
2
Finely chop the cauliflower florets, beans, carrots, and the large onion.
3
Prepare your chopped ginger and gather your spices (cumin seeds, cinnamon, and asafoetida powder).
Step 2— Cooking Steps
1
Heat the ghee in a large, deep cooking pot.
2
Add the cumin seeds and allow them to crackle, then stir in the cinnamon and asafoetida powder.
3
Add the chopped ginger and sauté briefly to release its flavor.
4
Add the prepared vegetables (carrots, beans, and cauliflower) to the pot and sauté for about five minutes.
5
Mix in the soaked moong dal and cook for another minute.
6
Add the soaked rice to the pot and stir for approximately one minute to combine all ingredients.
7
Pour in three to four cups of water—just enough to cover all the ingredients—and season with salt to taste.
8
Cover the pot and allow the mixture to cook until the rice and dal are tender and the water has been fully absorbed.
9
If needed, add a little extra water during cooking to achieve your preferred consistency.
10
Once done, stir in a final touch of ghee, transfer to a serving dish, and serve warm.
