Vegetable Khichdi with Curd
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Vegetable Khichdi with Curd

One-pot balanced meal with rice, dal, and seasonal vegetables

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Total

30 min

Yield

2-3 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup rice
  • 2 tbsp moong dal
  • 2 tbsp mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, bottle gourd, spinach)
  • 1 tsp ghee
  • Pinch of turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
  • Salt to taste (minimal)
  • Fresh curd for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash and combine

    Wash rice and dal together. Chop vegetables finely.

  2. 2

    Cook khichdi

    Cook rice, dal, and vegetables with turmeric and extra water until very soft and mushy.

  3. 3

    Add tempering

    Heat ghee, add cumin seeds and pour over cooked khichdi.

  4. 4

    Serve with curd

    Serve warm with a side of fresh curd.

Nutrition Info

Per serving: 1/2 cup khichdi

Calories

125

Notes & Tips

  • Add seasonal vegetables for variety
  • Keep texture soft and mushy for easy swallowing

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