Gujarati Moong Dal Khichdi
Main Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
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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 .
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.
Cook Khichdi
Add the soaked Moong Dal and Rice to the boiling water in the pot. Let the khichdi boil and 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.
Serve Khichdi
Carefully remove the pot of khichdi from the stove. Serve the Gujarati Moong Dal Khichdi hot in a serving dish.
Before You Cook
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No Bay leaf?
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
- Pinch of dried oregano
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
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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 30 minutes.
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