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Gujarat, India

Moong Dal Khichdi

One-pot rice and lentils with ghee — the reset button of Indian cooking.

Calories
400 kcal
Protein
16g
Carbs
62g
Fat
11g
Time
30 min
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Moong Dal Khichdi

Ingredients

2 servings
  • Rice0.75 cup
  • Moong dal0.5 cup
  • Ghee2 tbsp
  • Cumin seeds1 tsp
  • Turmeric0.5 tsp
  • Ginger1 inch

Method

  1. 1

    Rinse rice and dal together.

  2. 2

    Temper cumin and ginger in ghee, add turmeric.

  3. 3

    Add rice, dal, salt and 4 cups water; pressure cook 3 whistles.

  4. 4

    Whisk loose, top with more ghee and serve with papad.