Name: Gujarati Moong Dal Khichdi
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: approx. 1 cup each Moong Dal & Rice; enough to cover Water (for soaking); 4-5 cups Water (for cooking); 2-3 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Turmeric; 5-6 pieces Cloves; 5-6 pieces Black Pepper; 2-3 leaves Bay Leaves; 1 tbsp Ghee

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 30 minutes.

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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Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Moong Dal & Rice

Step 2: Prepare Cooking Base

Step 3: Cook Khichdi

Step 4: Serve Khichdi

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