Green Moong Khichdi
Green Moong dal khichdi is a simple one pot dish of whole green gram dal and rice. Khichdi is wholesome and nutritious. Whole green gram legume is rich in proteins and fiber and when combined with rice as in this recipe, makes for a complete meal.If you are looking for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner idea, then do try out this healthy green moong dal khichdi. This dish can be served with Papad / Raitha. We can skip the onions, and make this dish during festival days.
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| Green Moong Khichdi |
Preparation and Yield:
| Preparation time | 15 mins |
| Cooking Time | 20 mins |
| Servings | 4 |
| Recipe Category | Main |
| Recipe Cuisine | South Indian |
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| Green Moong Khichdi |
Ingredients:
| Raw Rice | 3/4 Cup* |
| Split Green Moong | 1/2 Cup |
| Onion | 1, Finely Chopped |
| Tomato | 1, Finely Chopped |
| Chopped Carrot | 1/4 Cup |
| Chopped Green Beans | 1/4 Cup |
| Potato | 1, Finely Chopped |
| Green Peas | 2 Tablespoon |
| Turmeric Powder | 1/4 Teaspoon |
| Sambar Powder | 1 Teaspoon |
| Salt | To Taste |
| Ghee | 1 Teaspoon for Garnishing |
* 1 Cup = 250ml
For Tempering:
| Oil | 2 Tablespoon |
| Mustard Seeds | 1 Teaspoon |
| Cumin Seeds | 1 Teaspoon |
| Green Chili | 2, Slit |
| Chopped Ginger | 1 Teaspoon |
| Curry Leaves | Few |
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| Green Moong Khichdi |
Method:
- Wash and soak the rice +green moong for 10 mins
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Add cumin seeds and let it sputter
- Add green chili, ginger and curry leaves and saute for few seconds
- Add chopped onions and saute the onions till translucent. Then add chopped tomato and stir-fry for few seconds
- To the cooker, now add carrots, beans, peas and potatoes and stir-fry in high flame for a minute. Add turmeric powder, salt and sambar powder and mix well
- Strain water from soaked rice+moong and add the rice+moong to the cooker. Add 4.5 Cups of water and give a good mix
- Cover the pressure cooker with a lid and allow 3 whistles
- Once the pressure is fully released, open the cooker and gently mix the Khichdi. Finally add a teaspoon of ghee and give a mix.
- The delicious one-pot healthy Green Moong Khichdi Ready!
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| Green Moong Khichdi |
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Can we use whole green gram rather than split??!!
Sure you can use whole green gram also
If i use whole green gram, should i soak it overnight?
no need just an hour of soaking is enough
i tried with whole green moong dhall, it has come up well.
Can we use hulled barley instead of rice???
We can use any millets in place of rice