What are the ingredients of moong dal khichdi?

A basic ayurvedic khichdi is made with just rice, moong dal, cumin, turmeric, ginger, salt & pure cow's ghee . Ingredients like pepper or any other spice & veggies are optionally used based on the body type. Ghee also known as clarified butter, is one of the key ingredients in a khichdi.

Which khichdi is best for weight loss?

A good bowl of oats or barley khichdi is great for weight loss.

How many calories are in 1 bowl of moong dal khichdi?

It is served with curd, papad (roasted and flavoured flatbread), as well as other sides. Seasoned with peppers, cashews, cumin, and salt; this dish is a low-calorie meal. The total calories in the moong dal khichdi range from 300-500 calories . Packed with good fibres, proteins, and carbs, it is a wholesome meal.

Is moong dal khichdi good for constipation?

Khichdi is highly regarded for its digestive properties. Those who frequently experience digestive issues should include moong dal khichdi in their diet. Its light nature makes it easily digestible and can provide relief from digestive issues like gas and constipation .

Which dal is best for khichdi?

I use toor dal which is my preferred dal variety for Dal khichdi; its easy to digest and also cooks quickly. You can swap it for moong dal if you prefer. I've also used basmati here although any short grain rice would be good too.

What are the three types of moong dal?

Green gram is available in many forms including whole, split, de-husked (yellow) and ground . Split moong beans or green moong dal is green gram that has been split but not skinned. Since the husk is not removed completely, the green colour is retained.

What is moong dal made of?

Moong Dal is the split version of whole mung beans also known as green gram, either with or without skin. The skinned version is known as yellow moong dal, yellow dal or yellow petite lentils. Split version with the skin is known as chilka moong dal, chilka mung or split green mung.

What does khichdi contain?

Khichdi Nutrition Total Fat Saturated Fat Polysaturated Fat Monosaturated Fat 4.6 g 2.4 g 0.4 g 1.3 g Potassium 564 mg Total Carbohydrates Dietary Fibre Sugars 55 g 15 g 3.9 g Protein 15 g Vitamin A 6% of the daily requirement 5 more rows Mar 3, 2022

Which ingredients are present in dal?

Ingredients: Pulses, water, salt, oil, ghee, and spices are the ingredients used in the preparation of dal. Statement: Dal is a vegetarian food. Justification:

What is the ingredients in dal?

As an ingredient, dal refers to a split version of legumes like lentils, chickpeas, etc . As a recipe, dal is made by simmering together yellow or red split lentils with warming spices and often coconut milk, tomatoes and broth to create a lovely, super-nutritious meal with a stew-like consistency.

Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe-Moong Dal Recipe

February 28, 2012 by PadhuSankar 37 Comments

This is my style of preparing moong dal khichdi and I love it very much. This is a very easy recipe which can be done in a matter of 15-20 minutes along with the quick side dish. It can be packed for lunch also. Today we will learn how to make Moong dal khichdi and a quick side dish for it using potatoes. I am sure you will love this combination.

Moong Dal Khichdi

Prep Time : 15 mins

Cook Time : 20 mins
Serves: 2
Recipe Category:Main Course-Rice Recipes
Recipe Cuisine:Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar

Ingredients needed

Basmati Rice – 1 cup
Moong dal-Pasi paruppu – 1/4 cup
Ginger-garlic paste – 1/2 tsp
Onion – 1 medium size

For grinding raw

Tomato -1
Green chilli – 1
Coriander leaves – handful
Mint leaves – handful

For the seasoning

Oil – 2 tbsp
Cloves – 2
Cinnamon – 1 inch piece

Preparation

Dry roast moong dal until it is slightly hot to touch. (do not brown it).

Soak rice + dal for 20 minutes. Drain the water completely and keep it aside.

Grind tomato, green chilli, coriander and mint leaves to a fine paste. Keep it aside.

Method

Heat oil, add the ingredients mentioned under seasoning. Add chopped onions and saute till onions turn transparent.

Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a few more minutes.

Then add the ground paste and cook for a few minutes. Add the drained rice, 2 cups of boiling water, salt required and pressure cook for 3 whistles.

After the pressure subsides, open it and fluff it with a fork. Serve piping hot with raita or tomato chutney or potato chips or the potato side dish given below.

Side dish for moong dal khichdi-Quick potato gravy

Ingredients needed

Potato – 3 (medium size)
Onion – 2
Tomato – 2
Green chilli – 1
Ginger – 1 inch piece
Garlic – 2 cloves

Kitchen king masala -1 tsp
Chilli powder -1/2 tsp or as required
Salt required

For the seasoning

Oil – 2 tbsp
Cumin/jeera seeds – 1 tsp

Preparation

Pressure cook potatoes, peel the skin, cut it into cubes and keep it aside.

Grind onion, tomato, green chilli, ginger, garlic to a fine paste. (grind raw)

Method

Heat 2 tbsp of oil, add jeera seeds, when it splutters, add the ground paste, chilli powder, salt needed, kitchen king masala and let it cook for some time until the raw smell goes.

Then add the cubed potatoes, needed water and cook on low flames for a further 3-4 minutes.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with moong dal khichdi.

Note – The rice/Moong dal khichdi should not be mushy.

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faseela
February 29, 2012 at 9:49 am
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yummy rice….lovely presentation
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Rachana
February 29, 2012 at 9:53 am

Thats such a healthy and delicious side dish!
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Suchi
February 29, 2012 at 11:22 am

Lovely khichdi…I love khichdi, this recipe is really quick, thanks for sharing it 🙂
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jeyashrisuresh
February 29, 2012 at 12:03 pm

very simple and yummy kichidi.
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Zareena
February 29, 2012 at 1:47 pm

This is one of my favorites.
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shirin goel
February 29, 2012 at 1:59 pm

Yummy recipes…
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Aruna Manikandan
February 29, 2012 at 2:43 pm

simple and healthy khichdi dear 🙂
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Hema
February 29, 2012 at 2:45 pm

Superb Padhu, and thanks for sharing all those tips..
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Priya Sreeram
February 29, 2012 at 2:58 pm

nice presentation, looks yum !
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Aarthi
February 29, 2012 at 3:36 pm

This looks absolutely yummy..I should try this soon…Bookmarking this one..
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Viya
February 29, 2012 at 6:15 pm

Khichdi.. so comforting
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Suja Manoj
February 29, 2012 at 7:21 pm

Beautiful presentation,yummy kichadi
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Manju
February 29, 2012 at 10:09 pm

I couldn'tt help but smile when I saw this dish. I have started preparing this almost daily for my infant son and initially I had no idea how to make it. I loved your recipe and presentation is awesome
Thanks a lot for stopping by my space. See u again.
-manju
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Indrani
March 1, 2012 at 3:47 am

Alltime fav comfort food…
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Deeps @ Naughty Curry
March 1, 2012 at 2:33 pm

kichdi looks yum!
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Swetha
March 2, 2012 at 2:47 pm

Thanks Padhu for your comment on my blog.:).And super yummy kichadi. What you have here is a cooking encyclopedia. :). Will visit here more often.
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Home Cooked Oriya Food
March 3, 2012 at 1:35 am

lovely khichidi… love the presentation…
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Anonymous
March 3, 2012 at 4:02 pm

Loved your style of making the khichdi with mooong dal Padma! I'm quite a fan of your blog and recipes. Want to pass on the Versatile Blogger award to you dear.It is waiting for you at my blog…do pick it up!
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Rajee Mani
March 5, 2012 at 9:47 pm

Yummy khichdi and an interesting recipe almost pulav like. Love it.
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CREATIVE MIND
April 25, 2013 at 8:36 am

I hv almost same recipe of this khichri 🙂
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Sasirekha Amarnath
July 9, 2013 at 12:24 pm

nice… dish
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Reena Alexy
February 15, 2014 at 10:13 am

Luvly..its delicious…I liked it…
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priyanka raju
February 22, 2014 at 12:59 pm

Yummy colourful, mouth watering khichdi. Thank u
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kavitha anbu
May 28, 2014 at 10:16 am

All your recipe resembles mine. But if I've any doubts, I'll refer your blog. Ur lunch ideas are the peak of the everest. I'm having the chart in my kitchen. Keep on posting.
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sharmila pathy
June 19, 2014 at 4:42 am

ur kichidi is very nice and love this quik potato gravy so much
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Kumudam Muthu
September 5, 2014 at 11:04 pm

tried out ur recipe today,…too yummy…thugh luk and smell resemble pudina pulav taste can't be compared…it's too gud
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Krithika
November 6, 2014 at 11:25 am

Is 2 cups of water enough? Doesn't one cup of rice require 3 cups of water?
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- Padhu Sankar
  November 7, 2014 at 6:26 am
  
  Normally khichdi will be mushy, but this is a totally different recipe. For this recipe,the rice should not be mushy. I have used basmati rice, moreover we have soaked the rice for 20 minutes.So 2 cups of water is enough for 1 cup of rice. If you use normal rice, use more water.
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Veena
April 3, 2017 at 7:51 pm

Hiii padhu , can I use normal rice ??? instead of basmathi rice ??
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- Padhu Sankar
  April 4, 2017 at 9:29 am
  
  You can use normal rice also.
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Jaya Lakshmi
October 4, 2017 at 12:31 pm

Hi padhu, is it mandatory to use kitchen king masala.is there any other replacement for this?
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- Padhu Sankar
  October 4, 2017 at 1:15 pm
  
  You can use garam masala. If you do not like that smell, you can skip that also.
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Unknown
October 5, 2017 at 7:27 am

Hi ..will it be good for lunch if i prepare this at morning?
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- Padhu Sankar
  October 6, 2017 at 7:40 am
  
  Yes. Before serving pressure cook for just 1 whistle keeping it in a separate vessel inside the cooker. It can enjoy it hot also.
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Natasha
April 4, 2020 at 6:08 am

If I just use handful of coriander leaves n not mint will still it be ok
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- PadhuSankar
  April 4, 2020 at 12:02 pm
  
  It is ok but mint gives a nice flavor to the khichdi.
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Winnie
December 17, 2020 at 8:38 am

Made this so many times now (today also).So simple and yummy. Adding mint really enhances the flavor. Love this preparation as it is not the mushy types but more of a pulav.
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Total Fat Saturated Fat Polysaturated Fat Monosaturated Fat	4.6 g 2.4 g 0.4 g 1.3 g
Potassium	564 mg
Total Carbohydrates Dietary Fibre Sugars	55 g 15 g 3.9 g
Protein	15 g
Vitamin A	6% of the daily requirement

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