A traditional and comforting Indian dish made with rice and moong dal, flavored with spices and herbs.
Ingredients
- 50gmoong dal (split)
- 1tspsalt
- 1pinchhaldi (turmeric)
- 1/2incinnamon stick
- 3piececardamom pods
- 2clovecloves
- 1tspginger and garlic paste
- 2tbspoil
- 700mLwater
- 500grice
- 1pieceonion, sliced
- 3piecegreen chillies
- Some coriander leaves
- Some mint leaves
How to make Hydrabadi Khichdi
Wash the rice and keep it aside.
Wash the dal.
In a cooker, heat the oil and add the dal. Fry until the water dries up.
Add the sliced onion and fry until it turns slightly brown.
Add ginger and garlic paste and fry.
Add cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods. Continue frying.
Add haldi, green chillies, coriander leaves, and mint leaves.
Pour in the water and bring it to a boil.
Add the rice and salt. Close the cooker lid and cook until 2 whistles.
Turn off the gas and let the pressure release naturally before opening the lid.
Tips & Tricks
Do not open the cooker lid until all the pressure has released naturally.
Enjoy the khichdi with tomato, sesame seeds, and peanuts chutney.
