Shahjahani Khichdi Recipe - Spiked Green Moong Dal Khichdi

Step 1: To begin making the Shahjahani Khichdi Recipe we will soak the green moong dal and rice in water for 30 minutes in 4-1/2 cups of water and keep it aside

Step 2: Heat a pressure cooker with ghee, add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods and cloves and stir fry till they splutter

Step 3: Add onions and saute till they turn translucent

Step 4: Once the onions lightly lightly browned, add the rice and green moong along with the water into the pressure cooker

Step 5: Sprinkle enough salt and give it a stir, cover and cook the Shahjahani Khichdi for around 5 to 6 whistles and turn off the heat

Step 6: Allow the pressure to release naturally from the Shahjahani Khichdi

Step 7: Meanwhile heat a saucepan, add a tablespoon of ghee and toast the cashew nuts till they turn lightly golden brown

Step 8: Stir in the cumin seeds and allow it to crackle

Step 9: Once done turn off the heat

Step 10: Once the pressure is released from the Shahjahani Khichdi, open the lid and mix it up with some grated coconut & toasted cashew nuts tadka

Step 11: Transfer the Shahjahani Khichdi to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 12: Serve the Shahjahani Khichdi Recipe along with crispy Aam Papad , Kela Anar Raita Recipe for a wholesome lunch or dinner