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Vegetable Masala Khichdi recipe (वेज मसाला खीचडी)

Masala Khichdi, a One pot meal with loads of vegetables and a tasty twist.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Khichdi
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped french beans
  • 1/4 cup green peas
  • 2 cups rice soaked
  • 1 cup moong dal soaked
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • a pinch asafoetida
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3-4 green chillies
  • 1 tbsp chopped ginger
  • 7-8 curry leaves
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 medium tomato roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • salt to taste
  • a fresh coriander string to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add asafoetida, cumin seeds, green chillies, ginger and curry leaves and saute well.
    2 tbsp oil, a pinch asafoetida, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 3-4 green chillies, 1 tbsp chopped ginger, 7-8 curry leaves
  • Add onion and mix well. Add tomatoes, mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
    1 medium onion, 1 medium tomato
  • Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well and saute for a minute.
    1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, salt
  • Add carrots, beans and green peas. Mix well.
    1/4 cup chopped carrots, 1/4 cup chopped french beans, 1/4 cup green peas
  • Add dal and rice. Mix well and add 5-6 cups water. Stir to mix, cover and pressure cook for 15 minutes.
    1 cup moong dal, 2 cups rice
  • Open the lid, add 2-3 cups water, mash a little and mix well. Adjust salt.
  • Serve hot garnished with coriander spring.
    a fresh coriander string