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dalia vegetable khichdi is a famous Gujarati khichdi. Learn how to make healthy vegetable dalia khichdi.

A simple, wholesome, flavourful creation made of fibre-rich bulgur wheat, veggies and moong dal, the dalia vegetable khichdi is a wonderfully tasty way to keep cholesterol levels under check.

Those wishing to lower cholesterol or control their weight can follow dalia vegetable khichdi to switch from rice to broken wheat as it is rich in fibre.

Simple masalas and veggies combined with this healthy grain give you an awesome one-dish meal, dalia vegetable khichdi that tastes great with just curds. You can make it any day, for any meal!

We have used capsicum, onions, cauliflower and green peas to make healthy vegetable dalia khichdi. You can change the vegetables as you wish in any combination or based on what is available in your fridge.

The fibre (4.1 g in ¼ cup) present in yellow moong dal from dalia vegetable dal khichdi prevents the deposition of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the arteries which promotes a healthy heart in turn.

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Dalia Vegetable Khichdi recipe - How to make Dalia Vegetable Khichdi

Soaking time:  15 minutes   Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     6Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients

For Dalia Vegetable Khichdi
1 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
3/4 cup broken wheat (dalia)
2 tsp olive oil
1 small stick cinnamon (dalchini)
3 cloves (laung / lavang)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
3/4 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped capsicum
3/4 cup green peas
3/4 cup cauliflower florets
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/2 tsp black peppercorns (kalimirch)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste

For Serving With Dalia Vegetable Khichdi
 low-fat curd (dahi)
Method

For dalia vegetable khichdi
    For dalia vegetable khichdi
  1. To make dalia vegetable khichdi, wash and soak the moong dal and bulgur wheat in a deep bowl with enough water for 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a pressure cooker, add the cinnamon, cloves, cumin seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the onions and capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the dal, bulgur wheat and all the other ingredients and sauté on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Add 5 cups hot water, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
  6. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  7. Serve dalia vegetable khichdi hot with low-fat curds.

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  1. what is dalia vegetable khichdi made  of ? See below image of list of ingredients for dalia vegetable  khichdi. 

soaking dal and dalia
  1. In a deep bowl put 1 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram).
  2. Add 3/4 cup broken wheat (dalia).
  3. Add enough water and wash the dal and dalia. You can see the dirt and will take about 3 water changes to clean.
  4. The  dal and dalia is washed and cleaned.
  5. Cover and soak for 15 minutes. 
  6. After soaking.
  7. Drain.
  8. Soaked and drained moong dal and dalia (broken heat, fada ).

making dalia vegetable khichdi
  1. To make dalia vegetable khichdi recipe | dalia khichdi | healthy vegetable dalia khichdi | heat 2 tsp olive oil in a pressure cooker.
  2. Add 1 small stick cinnamon (dalchini).
  3. Add 3 cloves (laung / lavang).
  4. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
  5. Add 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing).
  6. Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  7. Add 3/4th cup chopped onions.
  8. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped capsicum.
  9. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  10. Add the soaked dal and dalia.
  11. Add 3/4th cup green peas.
  12. Add 3/4th cup cauliflower florets.
  13. Add 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste.
  14. Add 1/2 tsp black peppercorns (kalimirch).
  15. Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
  16. Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
  17. Add salt to taste. We added 1 tsp salt.
  18.  Sauté on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes.
  19. Add 5 cups hot water. NOTE that with dalia you need a little extra water.
  20. Mix well.
  21. Pressure cook for 3 whistles.
  22. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  23. Serve dalia vegetable khichdi | dalia khichdi | healthy vegetable dalia khichdi | hot with low-fat curds.

tips for dalia vegetable khichdi
  1. Dalia Vegetable Khichdi is rich in Vitamin C, B1, Folic Acid, Magnesium, Protein.  
    1. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds. 57% of RDA.
    2.  Vitamin B1 : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells.  40% of RDA.
    3. Folic Acid : Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. 28% of RDA.
    4. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. % of RDA. magnesium rich Indian foods like leafy vegetables (palak, broccoli, kale), pulses ( rajma, chawli, moong ), nuts (walnuts, almonds) , cereals ( jowar, bajra, whole wheat flour, dalia). 22% of RDA.
    5. Protein : Protein is required for the managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body. 21% of RDA. 
    6. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 21% of RDA. 

  2. Add 5 cups hot water. NOTE that with dalia you need a little extra water. 

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy227 cal
Protein11.6 g
Carbohydrates39.8 g
Fiber5.3 g
Fat2.5 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium17.3 mg

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Fada ni Khichdi ( Lower Cholesterol)
5
 on 18 Nov 19 12:43 PM


Yes i ve tried it abt 40 tym n its the besttt
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Tarla Dalal    Mallari, we are delighted you liked the Fada ni Khichdi recipe. Your feedback will help lots of cooking enthusiast try the recipe. Thanks.
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18 Nov 19 02:59 PM
Fada ni Khichdi ( Low Cholesterol Recipe)
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Gandhi Dhwani
 on 07 Nov 14 02:23 PM


I love microwave recipes.. They are so easy to make.. Even my daughter can make it.. so she loves it more.. It is little spicy and masaledar.. The veggies makes it more crunchy which makes it even more tasty.. When served with curds.. you can have this delightful recipe at ease..
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