Khichdi - One Pot
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Category
Indian Food
Servings
6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
7 minutes
Ingredients
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2 T. Ghee or oil
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
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1 green chili, slit
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1 teaspoon grated ginger
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1 pinch asafoetida
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2 small tomatoes, chopped finely or puréed
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1/4 teaspoon turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup rice
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1/2 cup moong dal, dry roasted
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4 cups water
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1/2 cup peas
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1 medium carrot, cubed
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1 small potato, cubed
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1/2 cup green beans, chopped
Optional ingredients
Directions
Add rice and dal to a dish and rinse until water runs clear.
In your pressure cooker, heat ghee and add cumin seeds and bay leaf on low flame for 1 minute.
Add onion and green chili and saute until onion is transparent. Next add in ginger, asafoetida, tomatoes, turmeric, salt and vegetables.
Saute for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes are mushy.
Add drained rice and lentils and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Pour 4 cups water into pressure cooker and seal. Cook for 8 minutes.
Let the pressure release on its own. Check for consistency - you can add more water if needed. Taste for salt and adjust if needed.
Top khichdi with ghee and mango pickle. Serve with papad or other chutney.
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