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HEALTHY Moong Dal Khichdi
- Natasha Kanade
- January 29, 2025
- Easy
- Servings - 1
This recipe is curated to provide numerous health benefits while keeping calories to a minimum. It features powerful, nutritious and simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup moong dal (split green gram) (soak for 2 – 4 hours)
- 1/4 cup rice
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped beans
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp ghee
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups water
Directions:
- Rinse the moong dal and rice under running water.
- Heat 1/2 tsp ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili, and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are softened.
- Add chopped carrots and beans, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add moong dal, rice, and 2 cups water. Mix well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the dal and rice are cooked and the mixture is thickened.
- Stir in garam masala and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Health benefits of the ingredients:
- Moong Dal (Split Green Gram): High in protein and fiber, supports muscle growth, digestion, and blood sugar regulation.
- Rice: Provides energy and is easy to digest, making it a good source of carbohydrates.
- Veggies (Onions, Tomatoes, Carrots, Beans): Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, promote immunity, support heart health, and aid digestion.
- Green Chili: Boosts metabolism and provides vitamin C.
- Spices (Ginger-Garlic Paste, Cumin Seeds, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala): Enhance flavor while offering anti-inflammatory, digestive, and antioxidant benefits.