How To Make Moong Rice Khichdi

Simple whole moong (whole green gram) rice khichdi is a light and healthy food made by cooking rice and sabut moong in a pressure cooker. If you want to eat something light but healthy in your lunch or dinner, then moong khichdi is best for you. It is an healthy, tasty and easy digestive food. In fact, a healthy khichdi prepared from rice, moong and ghee is so easy to chew that it is recommended for older people, infants as well as the patient, and usually served with curd. Follow the recipe of moong rice khichdi and make the healthy khichdi at your home.

Moong rice Khichdi is a popular and nutritious dish in India, especially in the North India. It is a one pot meal made of moong dal, rice and some spices. It is very easy to make and healthy which can be taken as a light and comfort food for dinner.

To make moong rice khichdi, first wash the rice and moong dal thoroughly. Heat some oil in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds, asafoetida and chopped onions. Fry them for a few minutes until the onions becomes transparent.

Add soaked rice and dal, salt, turmeric powder and red chili powder. Mix well and add water about three times that of rice and dal. Cover the pressure cooker and cook for 3 - 4 whistles or until the khichdi is cooked well and soft for about 20-25 minutes. Once cooked, add some ghee and mix well.

Moong rice khichdi is a nutritious dish that has many health benefits. Moong dal is a rich source of protein, fiber and several essential vitamins and minerals. It is a light food and easily digested. Rice is a good source of carbohydrates and provides energy to the body.

• Preparation Time :
• 10 Minutes
• Cooking Time :
• 25 Minutes

• Meal Type :

• Vegetarian