Moong dal khichdi| Mugachya dalichi maharashtrian khichdi-pulao

Khichdi is a  perfect single pot meal is ideal for lazy weekends  . It is one simple dish that has a blend of spices, dal and vegetables .THIS IS THE COMFORT MEAL I PREPARE WHEN I HAVE TO COOK FOR MYSELF.


You can use split  yellow moong dal  or green gram split moong dal.

Ingredients  
1 cup raw rice,
1 cup  4 cups water
Vegetables of your choice (peas, brinjals, potatoes, gherkins, onions and peanuts etc - optional).
2 teaspoon Maharashtrian black masala (kala /goda masala),
1 teaspoon coriander powder,
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder,
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder,
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida,
1 teaspoon sugar or jaggery
salt,
Garnishing:

Chopped coriander leaves
Fresh grated coconut

 

Method :


1. Mix rice and split yellow moong dal , wash and drain. Keep aside for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile heat a pan.

2. Add oil. When it is hot, add mustard seeds and let them pop. Add asafoetida and turmeric powder. Add the vegetables and fry until tender.


3. Add the rice and dal mixture and fry.


4. Bring water to a boil. Pour it over the rice and dal mixture and stir.


5. Allow to boil. Simmer and add black masala, coriander-cumin powder, salt, chili powder and sugar to it. Cover and cook till rice is tender.


6. Garnish with coconut and coriander leaves. Top with ghee and serve hot with pickle and tomato-onion salad or papad.