Oats Vegetable Moong Dal Khichdi
Oats Vegetable Moong Dal Khichdi is a healthy and delicious Indian dish that is perfect for weight loss. This recipe is low in calories and fat, making it a great option for those looking to shed some pounds. It is also rich in protein and essential vitamins and minerals, thanks to the moong dal (lentils), oats, peas, and carrots. This dish is gluten-free and vegetarian, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. However, people with a dairy allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
118 kcal
Protein
6 g
Carbs
19 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
4 g
Ingredients
Yellow Moong Dal (Raw)
0.25 cup (50g)
Green Peas
0.25 small cup (20g)
Carrot
0.25 cup, chopped (20g)
Chopped Onion
0.25 small cup (25g)
Chopped Tomato
0.25 cup (25g)
Chopped Green Chilli
1 tsp (2g)
Cumin seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Turmeric powder
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Coriander Powder
0.5 tsp (1g)
Cumin Powder
0.5 tsp (1g)
Common salt
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Coriander leaves
1 tbsp (15g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Oats Groats
0.5 small cup (50g)
Instructions
Preparation
-Wash and soak Oats groats and split yellow moong dal (lentils) separately in water for 30 minutes
Note: You can opt for oat groats or diamond cuts oats or steel cut oats or rolled oats.
Cooking Steps
Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they turn translucent.
Add finely chopped tomatoes and green chili. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they soften and turn mushy.
Add chopped carrots, green peas, soaked moong dal, and oats. Mix well.
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Stir well.
Add 3 cups of water and stir.
Cover the pressure cooker with a lid and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles over medium heat.
Let the pressure release naturally before opening the lid.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Krutika Chandra Menon
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and this version of Oats Vegetable Moong Dal Khichdi is so much better than restaurant style. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Rohan Singh Gupta
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and this Oats Vegetable Moong Dal Khichdi recipe exceeded all my expectations. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Jyoti Nair
"Prepped this over the weekend, and it turned out so flavorful without using excessive oil. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Manish Dev Srivastava
"Tried making this last night, and I am genuinely impressed by how tasty this Oats Vegetable Moong Dal Khichdi was. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Will be making this again very soon."