Brown rice & yellow moong dal khichadi (No Onion, Garlic)
Brown rice & yellow moong dal khichadi (No Onion, Garlic) is a classic Indian dish that is easy to prepare and is perfect for those looking to lose weight. This recipe is high in protein and fiber, which helps you stay full for longer and keeps you from overeating. It is also gluten-free and vegetarian, making it suitable for many dietary preferences.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
123 kcal
Protein
4 g
Carbs
22 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
3 g
Ingredients
Cumin seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 tbsp (5g)
chopped tomato
0.5 medium cup (70g)
Turmeric powder
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Yellow Moong Dal (Raw)
0.25 cup (50g)
Mustard seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Mustard oil
1 tsp (5g)
Plain Water
2 medium cup (500g)
Chopped Green Chilli
1 tsp (2g)
Rice, raw, brown
0.5 cup (100g)
Ginger, fresh
1 tsp grated (2g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Rinse the brown rice and moong dal in water and soak them in water for 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Add chopped green chili, and grated ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
Drain the water from the soaked brown rice and moong dal and add them to the pressure cooker. Mix well.
Add enough water to cover the brown rice and dal mixture and mix well.
Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cooked until the rice and dal are soft.
Let the pressure release naturally and open the lid of the pressure cooker.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.