Moong Dal Khichdi

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    North Indian • South Indian • One Pot Meal

    Moong Dal Khichdi

    40 mins
    4 servings
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    ★ 4.5

    Ingredients

    • 60 g Moong Dal Split - Yellow (washed and soaked)
    • 40 g Sona Masoori Rice (washed and soaked)
    • 820 ml Water (none)
    • 3 tbsp Ghee (none)
    • 2 tbsp Refined Oil (none)
    • 0.5 tsp Cinnamon Stick (none)
    • 0.5 tsp Jeera (none)
    • 0.25 tsp Hing (none)
    • 1 piece Onion (cut into four)
    • 1 piece Green Chilli (stem removed)
    • 5 cloves Garlic (peeled)
    • 50 g Frozen Peas (washed)
    • 50 g Potato (cut into cubes)
    • 100 g Cauliflower (trimmed)
    • 1 tsp Kashmiri Mirch (none)
    • 1 tsp Coriander Powder (none)
    • 0.25 tsp Turmeric (none)
    • 1.5 tsp Salt (none)
    • 1 piece Tomato (cut)
    • 2 stem Coriander Leaves (minced)

    Instructions

    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.

    1. 1

      Prepare & Add Initial Ingredients

      First, soak the washed Moong Dal and Sona Masoori Rice with 400ml water for 1 hour. Then, add 2 tbsp Ghee, 2 tbsp Refined Oil, 0.5 tsp Cinnamon Stick, 0.5 tsp Jeera, 0.25 tsp Hing, 1 piece Onion (cut into four), 1 piece Green Chilli (stem removed), and 5 cloves Garlic (peeled) to The Upliance jar.

    2. 2

      Automated Chopping and Sautéing

      The Upliance will now chop the aromatics for 10 seconds. Then, it will sauté the tempering spices and aromatics in the jar for approximately 7 minutes on medium heat, with automatic stirring, until fragrant.

    3. 3

      Add Vegetables, Dal, Rice, and Spices

      Repeat the above by adding the pre-soaked Moong Dal and Sona Masoori Rice, 50 g washed Frozen Peas, 50 g Potato (cut into cubes), 100 g trimmed Cauliflower, 420 ml Water, 1 tsp Kashmiri Mirch, 1 tsp Coriander Powder, 0.25 tsp Turmeric, 1.5 tsp Salt, and 1 piece cut Tomato to The Upliance jar.

    4. 4

      Cook Khichdi, Garnish & Serve

      The Upliance will now cook the Khichdi for approximately 28 minutes on medium heat with automatic stirring, ensuring all ingredients are perfectly tender. Once cooked, the dish is ready. Garnish with 1 tbsp Ghee and 2 stem minced Coriander Leaves before serving.

    Why this recipe works better with Upliance

    No Chopping

    Skip the knife work. Add the ingredients and let Upliance handle the rest.

    Automatic Stirring

    No more standing over the stove. Upliance stirs your dish perfectly.

    Precise Temperature at 120°C

    Holds the exact heat needed for perfect cooking without scorching.

    Nutritional Information

    345
    Calories
    34g
    Carbs
    5g
    Protein
    21g
    Fat

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