Rice Dishes

Khichdi

Restaurant Style Dal KhichdiVeg

Experience the ultimate comfort with this restaurant-style Dal Khichdi. This wholesome one-pot meal combines nutritious moong dal and basmati rice, tempered with aromatic spices like cumin, ginger, garlic, and garam masala. Perfectly balanced and flavorful, it is an ideal quick lunch or dinner when you crave something soothing yet delicious. Serve it hot with a dollop of ghee, crispy papad, and tangy pickle for a truly satisfying home-cooked meal that nourishes your soul.

Restaurant Style Dal Khichdi
Prep:5 min
Cook:30 min
Total:35 min
Serves:3
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Ingredients

For Cooking the Dal & Rice:

1 cup Basmati Rice

1 cup Green Gram Dal (Moong Dal)

as needed Water

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Turmeric Powder

For the Masala & Tempering:

1 tbsp Oil

Clarified Butter (Ghee): 2 Tbsp (1 Tbsp for tempering + 1 Tbsp to finish)

1 tsp Cumin Seeds

1 no. Bay Leaf

1 inch Cinnamon Stick

Aromatics: Chopped Ginger, Chopped Garlic, & 1 Green Chilli

1 medium Onion (chopped)

1 large Tomato (chopped)

1 tsp Red Chilli Powder

1 tsp Cumin Powder

1 tsp Coriander Powder

1 tsp Asafoetida Powder (Hing)

1 tsp Garam masala Powder (Hot Spices)

1 tsp Salt

For garnishing Fresh Coriander

Instructions

1

Wash and soak 1/2 cup basmati rice and 1/2 cup moong dal in separate bowls for 30 minutes.

2

Transfer the soaked rice and dal to a pressure cooker. Add enough water to immerse them completely, along with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder. Cook on a medium flame for 3-4 whistles.

3

In a pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp ghee. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, and 1 cinnamon stick. Once aromatic, add chopped ginger, chopped garlic, and 1 chopped green chilli. Saute well.

4

Add 1 chopped onion and saute until transparent. Then, add 1 chopped tomato and cook until soft and mushy.

5

Add 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1/4 tsp hing, and 1/2 tsp garam masala. Mix everything well.

6

Add the cooked rice and dal mixture to the pan. If the consistency is too thick, dilute it with hot water. Finally, finish with 1 tbsp ghee and garnished with chopped coriander leaves.

Nutrition Facts

3 servings per recipe