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Vegetable Khichdi

Vegetable Khichdi

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Vegetable Khichdi is a colorful and wholesome one-pot meal that elevates the humble rice-lentil staple into a nutritional feast. It is packed with seasonal vegetables like cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, and peas, providing a variety of vitamins and minerals. The dish is subtly spiced with turmeric, cumin, and black pepper, and finished with a rich tempering of pure ghee. It offers a soft, creamy texture where the vegetables melt into the rice and dal. This khichdi is perfect for busy weeknights or a lazy weekend lunch. Best served piping hot with a side of kadhi, roasted papad, and a mango pickle.

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyEasy
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Ingredients

1 cup Basmati Rice
1/2 cup Moong Dal
2 cups Mixed Veg (Carrot, Peas, Gobhi, Potato)
1 Onion, chopped
1 Tomato, chopped
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1/2 tsp Turmeric
3 tbsp Ghee
Whole spices (1 stick Cinnamon, 2 Cloves)
Salt to taste
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Soaking the rice and dal ensures they cook to a perfectly soft consistency.
  • Sautéing vegetables in ghee before adding water locks in their natural sweetness.
  • Using a mix of rice and yellow moong dal makes it the most digestible version.
  • A dash of garam masala added at the end makes it feel like a restaurant dish.

Nutritional Information(Per 300g)

Calories

270 kcal

Protein

8g

Fat

9g

Carbs

44g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.