Moong dal Khichadi - Spicy Mungbean Rice

A light, healthy, comforting & delicious rice preparation made using yellow moong dal and rice best served with hot kadhi, papad and pickle. Very easy & quick to make. Best option for those tired evenings after a long working day!!!

Earlier I shared mugdal khichadi with lots of spices. Today's version is a simple one which is normally prepared in many household accross Maharashtra. 

Ingredients: ( Serves 4)

• 2 cups Rice

• 1 cup Yellow Moong Dal

• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds

• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds

• 1/4th tsp Turmeric Powder

• 1/4th tsp Hing

• 2 tbsp Goda Masala OR Coriander-Cumin Powder

• 1 tsp Red Chilly Powder

• Salt to taste

• 6 cups Water

• 1 tsp Oil

• Coriander Leaves for garnishing

Method:

• Wash rice & moong dal together.

• In the pressure cooker add oil & mustard seeds. When mustard seeds begins to crackle add cumin seeds, turmeric powder and hing.

• Add the washed rice & moong dal and saute for 2 mins on medium to high flame.

• Now add water depending on the quantity of rice and moong dal. Add red chilly powder, goda masala OR coriander-cumin powder and salt. Mix well. Check for seasoning.

• Put the lid on pressure cooker and cook khichadi till 4-5 whistle.

• Moong Dal Khichadi is ready.

• Garnish khichadi with finely chopped coriander leaves and dollop of homemade ghee (Sajuk Tup).

• Serve hot with kadhi, papad & Mango Pickle.