Tuvar Dal Ki Khichdi
It is a combination of two staple ingredients – cereals and lentils. They account for their protein content and nutrition needed for both young and old.
Cuisine
Gujrati
Servings
Prep Time
6
25
Cook Time
25 Minutes
Servings
Prep Time
6
25
Cook Time
25 Minutes
Ingredients
1
cup
rice (basmati or parimal)
3/4
cup
split pigeon peas (oily)
1/2
teaspoon
red chilli powder
(optional)
1/4
teaspoon
Turmeric Powder
1/4
teaspoon
carom seeds
(optional)
pinch of
asafoetida
3
cinnamon sticks
3
Cloves
2
tablespoons
Ghee
4 1/2
cups
Water
salt to taste
Instructions
Preparation Method
Separately wash, both the rice and dal*. Soak for 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
On a low flame, heat ghee in a pan. Add cinnamons, cloves and asafoetida. Sauté. Add the dal, turmeric and chilli powders, water and salt. Boil for 10 minutes. Add the rice. Cover and cook till the grains are tender and well cooked.
Serve hot with melted ghee, kadhi, papad, or methi ka masala.
Additional Note
*Wash oily tuvar dal in warm water before soaking.