Healthy Moong Dal Khichdi

January 28, 2025

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.