Moringa Khichdi- Relish the taste in every bite
Luke CoutinhoUnique and rich blend of khichdi using a combination of Hand-pounded dals, rice and the goodness of moringa powder.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 385 kcal
Equipment
- Pressure cooker
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 500 g hand pounded sonamasuri rice
- 50 g moong dal
- 50 g masur dal
- 1/4 cup green leafy vegetables as per availability or fresh coriander finely chopped
- 2 tsp moringa powder
- 75 g sweet potato
- 3/4 cup cauliflower, beans, carrot, peas
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or A2 cow ghee
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- half inch ginger grated
- 1 tsp immunity powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- salt to taste
- additional spices as per choice
- 500 ml water
Instructions
- Wash and chop vegetables.
- In a pressure cooker, add 1 tbsp oil/ghee sauté the ginger-garlic paste.
- Now add the chopped vegetables and sweet potato.
- Add rice, dals, salt, immunity powder, turmeric powder, pepper and cook it for some time.
- Lastly add leafy vegetables, moringa powder and cook it till all the ingredients soften.
- Add water and close the lid.
- Let it pressure cook for three to four whistles.
- Once cool, open the lid mix the khichdi with a ladle.
- Pour some ghee and serve hot.
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Notes
- It is a rich source of vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
- It is rich in antioxidants.
- It fights inflammation.
- It helps manage blood sugar levels.
- It is a powerful immunity booster and helps improve haemoglobin levels.
- Can add Sprouts too in place of dals.
- Can add fresh finely chopped moringa leaves too instead of moringa powder.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 19gFat: 7.5gCalcium: 450mg
Keyword traditional
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