One-Pot Veg Khichdi (Comfort Food)

One-Pot Veg Khichdi (Comfort Food)

📝 Ingredients (Serves 2):

Rice – 1/2 cup

Yellow moong dal – 1/4 cup

Mixed vegetables – 1 cup (carrot, peas, beans, potato)

Ghee or oil – 1 tbsp

Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp

Ginger – 1/2 inch (grated)

Turmeric – 1/4 tsp

Hing (asafoetida) – a pinch (optional)

Salt – to taste

Water – 3 cups (for soft consistency)

🔪 Preparation:

Wash and soak rice + dal together for 15–20 minutes.

Chop vegetables finely.

🍳 Cooking Steps:

Heat ghee/oil in the pressure cooker.

Add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add hing and grated ginger.

Add vegetables and sauté for 2–3 minutes.

Add soaked rice-dal mixture. Mix everything well.

Add turmeric and salt. Pour in 3 cups water.

Close the lid and pressure cook on medium flame for 2 whistles.

Let the pressure release naturally. Open lid, stir and adjust consistency if needed (add hot water if too thick).

✅ Tips:

Add a dollop of ghee on top before serving.

Serve with curd, papad, or pickle