Yummy Chana Dal Khichdi Recipe

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Prep Time 25 Minutes

Cooking Time 20 Minutes

Servings Null

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Chana Dal Khichdi is a light, healthy and delicious one pot meal which you can that you can prepare for lunch or dinner. Chana Dal itself is a healthy dal as it contains good amount of protein and so try include chana dal in your diet. This dish can be prepared very easily at your home within few minutes. This is the prefect wholesome, healthy meal which is an ideal dish for your family members.

Ingredients

1 cupRice
1/2 cupChana dal (Bengal Gram Dal), soaked and drained
1/4 tspAsafoetida (hing)
1/2 tspCumin seeds
2 Green Chiliessliced or chopped
1/2 teaspoonGinger, grated
1/2 teaspoonTurmeric powder (Haldi)
Salt to taste

Directions

Wash the rice and chana dal in enough water and soak the rice and dal in water separately for an hour.
Heat a pressure cooker and add chana dal and also add enough water and Cook it for 20 min and once done, switch off the flame and keep it aside.
Heat oil in a wide pan, add bay leaf, cumin seeds, cinnamon and asafoetida and fry it for 30 seconds.
After 30 seconds, add green chilies and ginger and cook it for few min.
Add rice, cooked chana dal, turmeric powder and salt according to your taste and cook for a minute.
After a minute, add 2 cups of water and mix it well and cook it for 20-25 minutes on a medium flame till it becomes dry and tender.
Once done, switch off the flame and garnish it with some chopped coriander leaves and serve it hot with any raita of your choice.

By Meghna Nath