Aloo Matar Masala Khichdi Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Aloo Matar Masala Khichdi Recipe, wash the rice and keep it soaked in water till you add it into the recipe

Step 2: Wash, de-skin, cut the potatoes into big cubes and keep it immersed in a bowl of water until further cooking

Step 3: Heat ghee in a pressure pan, add the whole spices - bay leaf, black and green cardamoms, cinnamon, cloves and let it release its flavours into the ghee

Step 4: Add the cumin seeds and let it splutter

Step 5: Add the sliced onions, green chilies and saute until the onions turns translucent

Step 6: Drain the potatoes from water and add it to the pressure pan along with peas and saute for a minute

Step 7: Add the coriander powder, cumin pepper and red chilli powder and mix well

Step 8: Add the drained and soaked rice, about 5 cups of water, season with salt and bring it to a rolling boil

Step 9: Close it with the pressure pan lid and cook for 4 to 5 whistles, or till done

Step 10: Switch off the heat, let the pressure release on its own before opening the lid

Step 11: Garnish with coriander leaves use a fork to carefully mix the khichdi

Step 12: Serve the Aloo Matar Masala Khichdi Recipe along with Cauliflower & Cucumber Raita Recipe and Papad for a simple yet delightful weeknight dinner