This original Tarla Dalal recipe can be viewed for free

Whole Wheat and Vegetable Khichdi


by
5/5 stars  100% LIKED IT
2 REVIEWS ALL GOOD
Added to 35 cookbooks
This recipe has been viewed 10668 times
  

This dish is most suited to people having diabetes and high cholesterol, as rice has been replaced with whole wheat. This khichdi, spiced with a mixture of indian spices, tastes best when served hot with a bowl of curds.

Add your private note

Preparation Time: 
Cooking Time: 
Makes 4 servings
Show me for servings


Ingredients

1/2 cup whole wheat , soaked for 6 hours and drained
1/2 cup moong dal , soaked for 15 to 20 minutes and drained
1 tsp oil
2 to 3 peppercorns (kalimirch)
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
25 mm (1”) stick cinnamon (dalchini)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
1/4 cup thinly sliced onions
1 cup mixed vegetables (french beans ,
carrots and green peas)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 1/2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder

For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

For Serving
 fresh curd

Method
  1. Blend the whole wheat in a mixer to a coarse paste using approx. ½ of cup water. Keep aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add the peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon and cumin seeds.
  3. When the cumin seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Add the mixed vegetables and sauté on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Add the ground wheat paste and moong dal, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 more minute.
  7. Add the salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder and 3 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
  8. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  9. Garnish with coriander and serve immediately with fresh curds.
Nutrient values per serving
EnergyFibreFatProteinCarbohydrateVitamin A
169 kcal. 1.2 gm. 1.9 gm. 8.3 gm. 29.6 gm. 110.5 mcg
RECIPE SOURCE : Healthy Heart CookbookBuy this cookbook
2 reviews received for Whole Wheat and Vegetable Khichdi
2 FAVOURABLE REVIEWS

The most Helpful Favourable review

 Reviewed By
n_katira, December 19, 2012

a quick and tasty healthy recipe

See other 5 star, 4 star, 3 star reviews.
See more favourable reviews...

No critical reviews posted for this recipe
Helpful reviews for this recipe
Reviewed December 19, 2012 by n_katira

a quick and tasty healthy recipe

Was this review helpful?   


Report this Reported by 1 member
Reviewed November 06, 2012 by Vinita_Raj

Tasty, healthy khichdi made of whole wheat, moong dal and vegetables cooked in just 1 tsp of oil.

Was this review helpful?   


Report this Reported by 1 member
Rate and review this recipe and get 15 days FREE bonus membership!
Subscribe to the free food mailer

Wonders with Sesame Seeds

Missed out on our mailers?
Our mailers are now online!
View Mailer Archive

Subscribe now

Privacy Policy: We never give away your email