Chana Dal Khichdi Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Chana Dal Khichdi, wash the rice and chana dal with water

Step 2: Soak each of them in water separately for about an hour

Step 3: Heat a pressure cooker and add chana dal in it

Step 4: Cook it till the cooker releases 1 whistle as we want to cook the dal only half

Step 5: Once done, switch off the heat and keep it aside

Step 6: Heat oil in a wide pan, add bay leaf, cumin seeds, cinnamon and asafoetida

Step 7: salute it for about 30 seconds

Step 8: After 30 seconds, add green chilies and ginger and cook them until the ginger is cooked very well

Step 9: Add rice, cooked chana dal, turmeric powder and salt according to taste and cook for a minute

Step 10: After a minute, add 2 cups of water

Step 11: Mix it well and cook it for about 20-25 minutes on a medium flame till it becomes dry and tender

Step 12: Once done, garnish it with some chopped coriander leaves

Step 13: Serve Chana Dal Khichdi with Gujarati Kadhi or any raita of your choice