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Homestyle Masala Khichdi

This homestyle masala khichdi is healthy, comforting, nourishing and super easy to make- nothing less than soul food.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 249kcal
Author: Enozia Zehra Vakil

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Rice (soaked)
  • ¼ cup Masoor dal/ Red lentil (soaked)
  • 2 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 Dry red chili
  • 1 cup Potatoes (roughly chopped)
  • ¼ cup Onions (chopped)
  • ¼ cup Carrots (chopped)
  • ½ cup Beans (cut in half)
  • 2 Green chilies (halved)
  • 1 pinch Turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon Red chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Garam masala powder
  • ½ tablespoon Salt
  • 1.5 cup Water
  • 1 sprig Coriander leaves (chopped for garnish)

Instructions

  • Soak the rice and dal in water for at least 2 hours.
  • Take a pressure cooker. Add ghee and let it heat up.
  • Next, add the cumin seeds, bay leaf, and dry red chilies. Saute them.
  • Next add the potatoes, onions, beans, carrots and saute. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the slit green chilies next and mix.
  • Add the powdered spices and salt next and mix well.
  • Add the soaked rice and dal next. Mix well.
  • Next, add water and pressure cook the mixture for 2-3 whistles.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with pickles and papad of your choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 3Servings | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 647mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2086IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg