Dalia Khichdi

A flavorful quick-fix meal, Dalia Khichdi it is!!! To prepare it you’ll need dalia (broken wheat), moong dal dhuli (split & skinned mung beans) and rice with some veggies and spices.

Variation: You can also add brown rice. Take 1/4 cup of dal, white rice, brown rice and dalia.

Also try: Moong Dal

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: North Indian

Time: Preparation – 15 Mins, Cooking – 20, Total – 35 Mins.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

1. Moong Dal Dhuli (Split & Skinned Mung Beans) – 1/3 cup
2. Roasted Dalia (Broken Wheat) – 1/3 cup
3. Rice – 1/3 cup
4. Onion – 1 medium (finely chopped)
5. Tomatoes – 2 medium (finely chopped)
6. Green Chilli – 2 (finely chopped)
7. Ginger – 1 inch (finely chopped)
8. Peppercorn – 5
9. Clove – 2
10. Asafoetida – a pinch
11. Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
12. Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
13. Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 tsp
14. Turmeric Powder – 1/3 tsp
15. Garam Masala Powder – 1/3 tsp
16. Ghee (clarified butter) – 2 tbsp
17. Water – 3.5 cups
18. Salt to taste.

PS: 1 Cup = 250 ML.

How to Make Dalia Khichdi:

1. Soak dal, rice and dalia for 15 mins. Then rinse it thoroughly and keep aside
2. Meanwhile heat ghee in a pressure cooker. Add peppercorns and cloves. Saute for a few seconds
3. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida. Let it splutter
4. Add onions, ginger and green chilli. Saute till onions are translucent
5. Add tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder. Cook till oil starts to separate
6. Add rinsed dalia, dal and rice along with the salt and water. Mix well and close the lid. Cook on high flame for 7-8 whistles
7. Turn off the flame and once the pressure settles down open the lid. Stir a little
8. Your Dalia Khichdi is ready. Top it with some ghee and serve hot with curd or your favorite pickle.