Moong Dal Khichdi
Moong Dal Khichdi is a complete meal in itself. Made with rice and lentils, khichdi is healthy, wholesome and a comfort food. This recipe is also gluten-free. It can be made vegan by replacing the ghee with oil.
Ingredients
- 60 g Sona Masoori Rice (washed and soaked)
- 40 g Moong Dal Split (washed and soaked)
- 3 tbsp Ghee (divided)
- 1 medium Onion (quartered)
- 5 cloves Garlic (peeled)
- 1 Green Chilli (stem removed)
- 50 g Potato (cubed)
- 50 g Cauliflower (florets)
- 100 g Frozen Peas
- 1 medium Tomato (chopped)
- 820 ml Water
- Spices: Cumin, Cinnamon, Hing, Turmeric, Chili Powder, Coriander Powder, Salt (as per taste)
Instructions
Prepare the base
Add 2 tbsp ghee, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, hing, quartered onion, green chilli, and garlic to The Upliance jar.
Chop and Sauté
The device will now chop the aromatics and sauté them on medium heat for 6 minutes to release the flavors.
Cook the Khichdi
Add the soaked rice, dal, potatoes, cauliflower, peas, tomato, powdered spices, and water. The Upliance will cook the mixture on medium heat for 28 minutes with automatic stirring.
Garnish and Serve
The dish is ready. Garnish with the remaining 1 tbsp of ghee and fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Why this recipe works better with The Upliance
Automatic Stirring
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Precise Temperature
Maintain exact 120°C for perfect sautéing without burning.
Calorie-Aware Scale
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Nutritional Information
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