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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Weekday dinners and lunches should be quick, as people often lack the time to cook due to their ongoing hectic schedules. So, whether you work from home or are a regular office-goer, this dal khichdi can be your saviour.
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As it is quick to prepare, and from a nutritional standpoint, it serves as a complete protein source as well. The remaining additional nutrients vary depending on the vegetables added to the dish. Let's take a look at the recipe.
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1/2 cup rice 1 cup moong dal 1 tsp cumin seed 2 tbsp ghee Water, salt as needed 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder A pinch of asafoetida
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Soak rice and lentils in water for at least an hour before cooking, and let them sit down.
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Wash the rice and dal thoroughly, removing excess foam and any additional waste material.
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Heat a tablespoon of ghee in a pressure cooker, add a pinch of asafoetida and 1 tsp of cumin seeds, and let them crackle.
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Add in 1/2 tsp red chilli powder & 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and other condiments & spices as required. Mix well.
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Fold in the pre-soaked and well-washed dal and rice into the cooker and mix well. Add water and salt as required. Close the pressure cooker, let it whistle, 2-3 blows as needed.
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Bonus: Add some chopped veggies, such as onion, tomato, carrot, and beans, as preferred, in ghee during Step 3.
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Dal khichdi is a quick dinner option that serves as a complete protein source and is comforting, too. Pair it with some papad, pickle, and salad for that added taste and crunch.
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