DIETITIAN GEETU
RAMAYANA’S DIET CLINIC
*104* *Ramayana’s Moong Dal khichdi*
▢ half cup of dal (moong or toor)
▢ 2.5 cups water
▢ 1 cup mixed veggies (carrots, beans, peas, capsicum)
▢ 1 handful methi/ spinach / Palak leaves
▢ 1 tomato small , deseeded (optional)
▢ ½ tsp ginger grated
▢ pinch of cumin / jeera
▢ ¼ to ½ tsp red chili powder
▢ 1 pinch turmeric
▢ salt as needed
▢ ¼ to ½ tsp garam masala
INSTRUCTIONS
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Wash dal thoroughly until water runs clear. Soak for about 30 mins to 1 hour. The longer they are soaked the quicker and softer they turn. Drain them to a colander.
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Heat a pressure cooker or pot with ghee. Add cumin and allow them to splutter. Saute ginger until a nice flavor comes out.
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Add all the veggies including tomato. Saute on a medium flame for 2 to 3 mins.
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Add red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala and salt. Saute until the tomatoes turn mushy.
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Then add drained dal. Saute for 2 to 3 mins.
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Add water and check the salt.
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Pressure cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 whistles.
