Gujarati Moong Dal Khichdi
Recipe Summary
- This is a traditional Gujarati Moong Dal Khichdi, a comforting and nutritious one-pot meal made with split green gram (moong dal) and rice. It's lightly spiced and cooked to a soft, wholesome consistency, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Moong Dal & Rice approx. 1 cup each
- Water (for soaking) enough to cover
- Water (for cooking) 4-5 cups
- Oil 2-3 tbsp
- Salt 1 tsp
- Turmeric 1/2 tsp
- Cloves 5-6 pieces
- Black Pepper 5-6 pieces
- Bay Leaves 2-3 leaves
- Ghee 1 tbsp
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Moong Dal & Rice
Pour approximately 1 cup each of Moong Dal and Rice into a bowl. Add enough water to cover them completely and let them soak for about .
Step 2: Prepare Cooking Base
Place a clay pot on the stove over a fire. Add about 4-5 cups of water to the pot, followed by 2-3 tablespoons of oil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, 5-6 pieces of cloves, 5-6 pieces of black pepper, and 2-3 bay leaves to the water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 3: Cook Khichdi
Add the soaked Moong Dal and Rice to the boiling water in the pot. Let the khichdi boil and simmer until it thickens and the dal and rice are soft. Stir the khichdi with a wooden spoon occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. Continue stirring until it reaches the desired consistency. Add 1 tablespoon of ghee to the cooked khichdi and stir until well combined.
Step 4: Serve Khichdi
Carefully remove the pot of khichdi from the stove. Serve the Gujarati Moong Dal Khichdi hot in a serving dish.
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