Ingredients list for masala khichdi recipe
- Rice – 1/2 cup( wash and soaked for 10-15 min)
- Green moong dal – 1/4(wash and soaked for 10-15min)
- Ghee or oil – 2 tablespoon
- Cumin seeds (jeera)-1 tablespoon
- Asafoetida (hing) – a pinch
- Green chilli – 3-4 fine chopped
- Ginger & garlic paste -half tablespoon
- Onion – 2 medium size ( sliced )
- Tomato – 1 large (chopped )
- Carrot – 1/2 cup ( chopped )
- French beans – 1/2 cup ( chopped )
- Potato – 2 medium size( chopped)
- Capsicum ( shimla mirch) – 1 medium size (chopped)
- Peas ( matar )- 1 cup
- Cauliflower – 1 cup ( chopped)
- Coriander leaves – for garnish
- Red chilli powder – 1/2 tablespoon
- Salt – according to taste
- Turmeric powder – half tablespoon
- Coriander powder – 1/2 tablespoon
- Dried red chilli – 2
- Bay leaf (tej patta) – 1
- Black pepper ( kali mirch) -3-4
- Clove (long) -2-3
- Water – 3-4 cups (adjust based on desired consistency)
Method for prepare the masala khichdi recipe
- To make masala khichdi recipe , place a pressure cooker on the stove and add oil or ghee.
- When the oil is hot, add cumin seeds, dried chilli ,tej patta, kali mirch , clove and asafoetida (hing).
- When all the whole spices start to splutter, then.
- Then, add ginger-garlic paste and cook it for 1 minute.
- Then add green chili and chopped onions, and sauté until the onions are lightly golden.
- When the onions turn light brown, add chopped tomatoes and some salt.
- Cook until the tomatoes become slightly soft.
- Then, add all the vegetables (after washing them) into the cooker and mix well.
- Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Now, we’ll add the spices: red chili powder, coriander powder, and turmeric powder.
- Mix the vegetables well with the spices and cook on low flame, covered, for 5-6 minutes.
- Now, add the soaked rice and dal to the cooker and mix well.
- Cook for 1 minute, then add water and mix again.
- Close the cooker lid and cook until you hear 3-4 whistles.
- After that, turn off the heat and let the pressure release on its own.
- Once all the pressure is released, open the cooker.
- Add fresh coriander leaves, and mix the masala khichdi well.
Your hot masala khichdi is ready to serve with a dollop of ghee, yogurt, or papad.
Enjoy your comforting bowl of Masala Khichdi!
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