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Masala Kichdi
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Maharashtrian
Keyword
Kichdi, Masala, peanuts, yellow mung dal, rice, millet
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
soaking time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
5
people
Ingredients
1
cup
yellow mung dal
1/2
cup
rice / any millet of your choice
2
tsp
oil
1
tsp
mustard seeds
1/2
tsp
asafoetida
1
tsp
turmeric powder
2
tsp
goda masala
2
tbsp
raw peanuts
1/2
tsp
jaggery powder
salt to taste
Instructions
Wash rice and mung dal and soak them together in water for 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pressure cooker / pan.
Add the mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.
Then add the asafoetida and turmeric powder.
Add peanuts and sauté for few minutes.
Add the drained rice & dal and sauté adding ½ tsp chilli powder and salt.
Add 3 cups water and let the mixture come to a boil.
When it starts boiling, add the balance chilli powder and
goda masala
. Add jaggery if using. Mix thoroughly
Close the cooker and cook for 3 whistles.
Allow to simmer for 5 more minutes and put off the flame.
Let the pressure come down and open the cooker and mix everything.
Garnish with freshly grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves.
Notes
This recipe can be made with millets also.
Cooking time differs from cooker to cooker. Please go according to your cooker.
You can add finely chopped vegetable of your choice for variation.
This recipe uses oil. However, if you are a non vegan, you can use ghee to get a nice aromatic flavor.