Description
A comforting and nutritious Oats Khichdi packed with earthy spices, perfect for weight loss and quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- Pinch of hing (asafoetida)
- ½ onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 green chili (slit)
- 1 small tomato (chopped)
- 4 green beans (chopped)
- 3 tbsp green peas
- 1 medium carrot (chopped)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup moong dal (soaked for 20 minutes)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a pressure cooker, heat 2 tbsp of ghee over medium heat.
- Add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, and a pinch of hing. Sauté until the cumin starts to pop.
- Toss in ½ chopped onion and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add 1 slit green chili and 1 chopped tomato. Cook until the tomato is soft and mushy.
- Stir in 4 chopped green beans, 3 tbsp peas, and 1 chopped carrot. Sauté for about a minute.
- Mix in ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp salt. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the soaked moong dal, and roast briefly for about a minute.
- Toss in 1 cup of rolled oats and 4 cups of water. Mix thoroughly.
- Pressure cook for 1 whistle, then release the pressure once done. Check consistency and mix.
- Garnish with 2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander and serve hot.
Notes
For a creamier texture, mash half the khichdi after cooking and leave the other half chunky. Adjust water for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg