Dal Khichdi is a simple, comforting one-pot meal made with rice, lentils, and mild spices. Finished with a drizzle of ghee, this nutritious dish is both comforting and delicious.
Dal Khichdi is rich in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients from lentils and rice. It is light on the stomach, easy to digest, and provides a balanced meal with energy and nourishment.
Ingredients
- Ginger, garlic - 2 tbsp, finely chopped
- Onion - 1, large sized
- Tomatoes - 3, medium sized
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
- Chilli powder - 1 tsp
- Rice - 1 cup
- Toor dal - 1/2 cup
- Moong dal - 1/2 cup
- Salt - to taste
Tempering Ingredients
- Oil - 2 tbsp
- Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Red chillies - 2, broken
- Curry leaves - few
- Hing - a pinch
Method
- Wash and soak rice, toor dal, and moong dal together for about 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot.
- Add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds, red chillies, hing (asafoetida), and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
- Add finely chopped onions and ginger-garlic. Cook until the onions turn light brown.
- Add tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy.
- Add turmeric powder and chilli powder. Mix well.
- Add the soaked rice and dal mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Pour in 5 cups of water and adjust salt to taste.
- Pressure Cooker: Cook for 5 whistles.Instant Pot: Set to pressure cook mode for 9 minutes.
- Once the pressure releases, add ghee and mix well. Serve hot.
