Dhal Kitchadi is a very easy dish ,more like one pot cooking .This is healthy ,convenient and comfort food. Dhal Kitchadi is protein enriched a real whole some meal.This works good for a lazy day ,busy day, for bachelors too. Any dhal can be used ,mixed dhal too would work ,but for best results green gram dhal with skin is suggested.
Serves : 3
Cooking Time : 25 min
Ingredients :
Basmati Rice 1 cup
Green gram dhal ¾ cup ( with skin )
Bottle gourd 1 cup ( chopped )
Curry leaves a few
Red chilly 1
Coconut ½ cup ( grated )
Cumin ½ tsp
Cinnamon 1’
Asafoetida ¼ tsp
Red chilly powder ½ tsp
Turmeric ¼ tsp
Coriander leaves to garnish
Salt to taste
Bay leaf 2 ( optional )
Oil & ghee 11/2 tbsp
Method :
Heat oil, ghee add bay leaf ,cinnamon ,curry leaves ,let it splutter.
Add red chilly ,cumin and toss.
Add the chopped bottle gourd ,turmeric and toss.
Add the washed dhlal and rice together and toss.
Add red chilly powder ,coconut,salt and water ( 3-4 cups ), depending on the consistency required.
When each grain separate is required then 3 -31/2 cup will be sufficient.
When a nice soggy rice is required then 4 – 41/2 cups can be used.
Close and cook under pressure for 10 – 12 min.
Open and garnish with coriander leaves .
Drizzle ghee for enriched taste.
Serve hot with Papad /Appalam.
Note :
Can be made without vegetable too.
Palak , or any kind of greens can be used.
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