WHAT KIND OF DAL CAN I USE FOR north Indian style khichdi ?
I have used moong dal instead you can use green gram dal, toor dal, or any dal of your choice.
Can I skip soaking?
soaking is optional but it helps for mushy and perfect cooking. If you are planning to skip soaking, cook for additional whistles.
can I pressure cook onion, and tomato?
yes, but for the best restaurant-style palak khichdi i would recommend cooking this way.
Lunch box Masala khichdi
You can add any masala powder of your choice. Chilli powder, garam masala, and coriander powder are three masala in hotel so I followed the same
Can I skip the spinach?
yes, you can add vegetables of your choice and prepare khichdi. if you are using other vegetables cook them then add. avoid cooking spinach for longtime
Can I pack it for lunch box?
Yes, use the mentioned quantity of water and pack khichdi warm. It stays perfect for school lunch.
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Ingredients
Soak
moong dal 1/2 cup rice 1/2 cup
pressure cook
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon ghee to temper 1 tablespoon ghee asafoetida 1 teaspoon cumin seeds bay leaf 1
moong dal khichdi
1/2 cup onion 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste 1/2 cup tomato 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder required salt 1/2 tablespoon kashmiri chilli powder 2 cups water 1 +1/2 cup spinach pinch of jaggery 1 teaspoon ghee
how to make khichdi with step by step pictures
Soak with 3 cups of hot water for 20 minutes
Add turmeric powder, and ghee; pressure cook for 6 whistles or cook in rice mode using the instant pot; do natural pressure release
Furthermore add cumin seeds, bay leaf and asafoetida; splutter
Add 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic and give a quick mix
Add tomatoes; mix well and cook till tomatoes turn slightly mushy
Furthermore, add coriander powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, gram masala salt; mix well and cook for 3 minutes
Add 1 cup of water and bring to boil
furthermore add cooked rice +dal; mix well
Add spinach ; mix well and cook for 7 minutes
Finally add ghee and pinch of jaggery; mix well and cook for 1 minute
