Oats Moong Dal Khichdi

 
 

A modern day twist on everyone’s trusted and beloved moong dal khichdi.

SERVES: 2-3

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup / 70g rolled oats

  • 1/2 cup / 70g split moong dal with skin

  • 2 1/2 tbsp ghee / clarified butter

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped french beans

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots

  • 1/4 cup peas (optional)

  • 1 tbsp finely chopped green chili

  • 1 tbsp crushed ginger

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 2 cloves

  • Pinch of asafoetida

  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder

  • 1/2 tsp roasted cumin seed powder (jeera)

  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

  • 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander

  • 3 cups / 550ml water

  • To garnish: red chili powder, roasted cumin seed powder (jeera), chaat masala

Method

  1. Wash moong dal (split green) 3 times and then soak for 2 hours.

  2. In a pressure cooker, heat 1/2 tbsp ghee. Add asafoetida, bay leaf, cloves and roast for a second.

  3. Add rolled oats and roast for a few seconds and add drained dal (throwing away the water in which it was soaked)

  4. Add 1/2 tsp salt, turmeric powder and 550ml water, stir well and close the lid of the pressure cooker and let it whistle twice.

  5. Switch off the heat once the pressure cooker gives off 2 whistles and let it cool until all the steam leaves.

  6. In a wok, heat 1 tbsp of ghee and add green chili, ginger and onions. Sauté on low heat until onions are translucent.

  7. Add all finely chopped vegetables, stir and add 1/2 tsp salt, roasted jeera, red chili powder and cook it covered on low heat till all vegetables are soft and cooked.

  8. Open the pressure cooker and stir the khichdi and add it to the vegetable mixture in the wok. Mix well and add lemon juice.

  9. Serve hot by adding 1/2 tbsp ghee on top alongside pickle and yoghurt. To garnish, sprinkle some red chili powder, roasted jeera and chaat masala on top.

Helpful TIPS

  • If using steel cut oats you will need more water to cook.

  • Youy can cook it in a pan keeping it covered instead of a pressure cooker by addding extra water.

  • You can add any veggies of your choice and as per season.

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