Split Green Gram & Rice Porridge (Dala Khechedi) (Moong Dal Khichdi)

Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special

Odiya Cuisine

Split Green Gram & Rice Porridge (Dala Khechedi) (Moong Dal Khichdi)

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Medium Grain Raw Rice- ½ Cup

Split Green Moong Dal (Muga Dali)- ½ Cup

Mustard Oil (Kacchi Ghani Sarson Tel) & Ghee- 2 Tbsp.

Bay leaf (Teja Patra)- 2

Cinnamon (Dalchini)- 1 Inch Stick

Cumin Seeds (Jeera)-

Star Anise- 2

Sunflower Seeds-

Melon Seeds-

Raisins (Kismis)-

Onions- 1 No., Finely Chopped

Ginger (Ada)- 1 Inch, Crushed & Finely Chopped

Green Chillies (Lanka)- 2, Finely Chopped

Turmeric Powder (Haladi)- 1 Tsp.

Salt (Luna)- To Taste

Water- about 2- ½ to 3 Cups

Method:

Wash & Soak Rice- Dal together for at least 30-45 Minutes Keep Aside 

In a Pressure Pan, Heat Mustard Oil & Ghee till Smoking Point

Add Bay leaf, Cinnamon Stick, Cumin Seeds, Star Anise & Sauté till Fragrant

Add Onions, Ginger & Sauté

Add Sunflower Seeds, Melon Seeds, Raisins

Sauté till Seeds change Color to light Golden & the Raisins Fluff

Add Rice, Dal and Mix on Low Flame for about 1 Minute

Add Water, Salt, Turmeric Powder & Pressure Cook till the Rice-Dal are done

Just before Serving add a dash of Ghee!  

Serve Hot with any Simple Aloo Preparation or Aloo Beans Tarkari, Papad, Curd!

Tips:

Most Indians I know have expressed the same opinion as us- Khichdi is the Ultimate Soul Food!

I have added Melon & Sunflower Seeds here which are optional & can stick to the Original Cashewnuts & Raisins Combo instead

Can add Fried Coconut Slices

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