About
Mung Dal Khichdi is a traditional Indian dish made with mung dal (split mung beans) and rice. It is a comforting and nutritious dish that is often served as a main course. The dal and rice are cooked together with spices, herbs, and vegetables to create a flavorful and hearty meal. Mung Dal Khichdi is a great source of protein, fiber, and other essential vitamins and minerals.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
3.0
Fats
16.1
Carbs
0.8
Fibre
0.9
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Recipe
Ingredients
mung dal
1 cup
basmati rice
1 cup
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1 teaspoon
ghee
2 tablespoons
oil
2 tablespoons
ginger
1 teaspoon
garlic paste
green chillies, chopped
2
onion, chopped
1
tomatoes, chopped
2
garam masala
1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
water
2 cups
Directions
Step 1:
Wash and soak the mung dal and basmati rice for 30 minutes.
Step 2:
Heat ghee and oil in a pressure cooker.
Step 3:
Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Step 4:
Add ginger-garlic paste, green chillies, onion, tomatoes and sauté for a few minutes.
Step 5:
Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and salt and mix well.
Step 6:
Add the soaked mung dal and basmati rice and mix well.
Step 7:
Add 2 cups of water and mix well.
Step 8:
Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles.
Step 9:
Once the pressure is released, open the lid and fluff the khichdi with a spoon.
Step 10:
Serve hot with curd or pickle.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 34778 users have chowed down on Mung Dal Khichdi a whopping 67253 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Mung Dal Khichdi, our users are head over heels in september, but the interest cools down in february.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Mung Dal Khichdi is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 34778 users have chowed down on Mung Dal Khichdi a whopping 67253 times.
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