Green moong dal khichdi. Moong dal khichdi is a easy and quick dish to make, even an amateur cook cannot go wrong with it. A little something simple with a fusion of spices. Very Easy Hari Mong Dal Khichri (Green Moong Lentil Khichdi) #Recipe.
Ingredients of Green moong dal khichdi
- Prepare 1 of . Green moong dal - 1/2 cup.
- Prepare 2 of . Rice - 1/2 cup (small rice or chawal).
- You need 3 of . Cumin seeds - 1 tspn.
- You need 4 of . Dried red chilli - 2.
- Prepare 5 of . Ginger - garlic crushed - 1 tspn.
- You need 6 of . Onion chopped - 1.
- It's 7 of . Ghee - 1 tbspn.
- Prepare 8 of . Turmeric powder - 1/4 tspn.
- You need 9 of . Red chilli powder - 1 tspn.
- Prepare 10 of . Some Coriander leaves.
- Prepare 11 of . Salt to taste.
- It's 12 of . Asafoetida - 1/2 tspn.
- Prepare 13 of . Water.
Whole green gram legume is rich in proteins and fiber and when combined with rice as in this recipe. Green Moong dal khichdi is a simple one pot dish of whole green gram dal and rice. Whole green gram legume is rich in proteins and fiber and when Khichdi is wholesome and nutritious. This dish can be served with Papad / Raitha.
Green moong dal khichdi instructions
- Wash and soak rice and green moong dal for about 1 - 2 hours. After that strain excess water from it. Keep it aside..
- Heat ghee in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida and dried red chilli. Saute it well..
- Add crushed ginger garlic and saute again for a minutes..
- Then add chopped onions and saute till onions become soft and golden brown colour..
- To this add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt. Mix well until raw smell disappears..
- Add soaked rice and green moong dal. Combine well and add enough water. Pressure cook it for 4 whistle..
- Cool it completely and open the lid..
- Add hot water if needed. Sprinkle some coriander leaves and serve hot. Yummy green moong dal kichdi ready. Enjoy..
We can skip the onions, and make this dish during festival days. Moong Dal Khichdi is a healthy and comforting meal made with rice and lentils. It's lightly seasoned, wholesome and good for you! Serve this moong dal khichdi with a dollop of ghee on top and yogurt & pickle on the side! Sometimes I share on this blog things that I couldn't have even thought of.