Make Your Lunch Yummier With Moongdal

Are you suffering from indigestion? Are you looking for an easy dish with limited resources? Do you want to add something yummy to your weight loss diet?

A single dish can satisfy all the requirements. Moong dal kichadi is one of the most popular and unique dishes in India. Moong dal is considered a very light food that is easy to digest and it is mostly recommended for people who are suffering from various sicknesses. It can be taken by children, elders, and infants since it is easy to chew and digest. Moon dal kichadi can be consumed with buttermilk or curd.

The ingredients required for making moong dal kichadi are:

• 2/3 cup – Rice
• 1/3 cup – Moong dal
• 3 and a half cups – Water
• 1/4 tsp- Turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp – Cumin seeds or powder
• Salt according to the taste
• Olive oil or cow’s ghee, 1 tablespoon

Procedure:

• Put 1/3 cup Moong daal and 2/3 cup Rice in a large bowl-like container.
• Mix it and properly wash it two or three times in clean water.
• Now set it aside and light the flame for the pressure cooker.
• Olive oil or cow’s ghee, 1 tablespoon (optional) Allow it to warm up a little before adding 1/4 tsp. of cumin (jeera) seeds or powder.
• Clean the rice, add the moong daal, and roast for a while in the cooker.
• Insert 3 1/2 cups of water
• Add salt to taste and 1/4 tsp. of turmeric powder.
• Once combined, cover the pressure cooker’s lid.
• For 3 to 4 whistles, cook—one on a high flame, followed by two or three others on a low or medium flame.
• Turn off the flame and wait for the pressure to drop naturally. 5 to 8 minutes is possible.
• When the lid is opened, khichdi is prepared for serving.
• You can also use cow ghee when you’re eating.
• Eat it with ghee, buttermilk, or curd.

Tips:

• You can add a bit additional water to make the khichdi softer.
• If you are cooking it for your infant, add a little more water, about 4 cups (as directed in this recipe). 
• Garlic, curry leaves, or coriander leaves can also be used, depending on your preference.

Calories:

The calories in one serving of moong dal khichdi are 342

Summary:

Therefore, consuming moong dal kichidi in your lunch has many benefits. There are plenty of nutrients that provide energy and proteins. It consists fiber which helps in easy digestion of food. It promotes good fats and does not have cholesterol present in it. Moong dal kichidi is made up of green lentils that gives instant energy. Hence by following the above tips we can make a tasty moong dal kichidi and acquire all the benefits mentioned above