A South Asian rice dish made from rice and dal is called Khichdi.It is considered to be India's comfort food.The softer version is served to people who have an upset stomach, cold or flu.The Vuna Khichdi is made in rainy days.This easy-to-digest vegetarian dish is delicious and satisfying and will become a staple in your diet.The spices may not be a good fit for everyone.
Step 1: The rice and dal should be washed.
Place both in a bowl of water and cover it with a strainer, then let it sit for 30 minutes.Set aside the rice and dal after 30 minutes.
Step 2: Make sure the oil is hot.
Do this in the pressure cooker.If you prefer, you can use an equivalent amount of oil.A pressure cooker can hold 5 liters (1 US gal) and 5 quarts.
Step 3: Add a dash of the cumin seeds.
Proceed to the next step once they start to sizzle.Cumin has a great flavor for a variety of uses.It has been used to treat a range of health issues, including heart rate, blood pressure and digestion.
Step 4: Add curry leaves and black pepper.
Take 30-40 seconds to cook.Curry leaves, or kadi patta, are a common ingredient in Indian cuisine and are believed to have many health benefits.Asafoetida is a crucial seasoning in Indian cuisine.It is thought to have a variety of benefits, including anti-flatulent, anti inflammatory, and antimicrobial.
Step 5: The chopped onion should be added.
When they become transparent, cook the onions.
Step 6: There is a ginger-garlic paste.
For a few more minutes.
Step 7: Add some vegetables.
You'll add the chopped potatoes and peas.Take it for a few minutes.You are free to experiment with the vegetables here.You can eat cauliflower, carrots, cabbage, and green beans.
Step 8: The spices add to the mix.
Stir together and cook for a few seconds.It's thought that bright yellow,nutrient-rich turmeric (also called haldi) has many health benefits.A blend of spices commonly found in northern Indian cuisine is called rgam masala.Cloves, cinnamon, cumin, and cardamom are included.
Step 9: The rice and dal have been soaked.
Just a few more seconds.
Step 10: Bring the water to a boil.
To make it taste better, add the ingredients and salt to it.The amount of water you add depends on the texture.Use a quantity that is double the total amount of rice and dal, and one extra cup.You can use less water if you prefer a more structured version.
Step 11: Cook in the pressure cooker on high heat.
The cooker will whistle twice after you hear the first whistle.
Step 12: Allow the cooker to cool down completely by turning off the flame.
The pressure cooker should be opened after a few minutes.The water should have been absorbed by now.
Step 13: Fry the butter in the pan.
Medium heat is used.Clarifying butter is called Ghee.You can make your own if you can't find it in the store.
Step 14: Make the tadka.
Tadka means "tempering" and involves heating spices to get their essence.The red chilis and chopped garlic will be added when the cumin seeds are sizzling.It's a good idea to cook them for a few seconds.
Step 15: The tadka should be put over the khichdi.
You can serve the khichdi hot if you mix well.If you like, you can serve it with coriander leaves.