Enough cannot be said about the benefits of eating legumes and with its skin, there is the added benefit of vitaminized fibre. Khichdi is a 'comfort food' akin to 'chicken soup' of the western diet.
'Comfort Food' -- as it is soothing and inviting to have this after a long journey ;after or during a sickness and recovery. After any stressful period, there is nothing as nutritious and comforting as hot khichdi and dahi and it guarantees a restful sleep. It is also a acclaimed 'winter food', that can prevent winter ailments.
A slightly soggy khichdi, had with fresh yoghurt is a complete meal and filling too!
Split green mung dal with skin -- 1 cup
(This is called Chilke Mung ki dal)
Basmathi or any Long Grain Rice -- 1 cup
1 large carrot, chopped to small cubes
A handful of Green Peas, fresh or frozen
1" piece ginger
1 tejpatta or bay leaf
2-3 cloves
1" piece cinammon
1 tsp cumin seeds, slightly crushed
1 tsp peppercorns, slightly crushed
1/2 tsp hing(asafoetida)
1/2 tsp haldi
salt to taste
1 tsp oil
2 tsp ghee
6 cups water
Method:
Heat oil in the pressure cooker.
Add the spices, bayleaf, cloves, cinammon, jeeraand pepper.
Add the carrot and peas, saute for 2 minutes.
Wash the rice and mung dal and add to the cooker.
Saute for a few minutes.
Add the salt and haldi
Saute for a few minutes.
Add the water, close the cooker and cook along with the pressure on.
After it is done top it with the ghee.
Enjoy this steaming hot khichdi with fresh dahi.
Benefits:
'Comfort Food' -- as it is soothing and inviting to have this after a long journey ;after or during a sickness and recovery. After any stressful period, there is nothing as nutritious and comforting as hot khichdi and dahi and it guarantees a restful sleep. It is also a acclaimed 'winter food', that can prevent winter ailments.
A slightly soggy khichdi, had with fresh yoghurt is a complete meal and filling too!
Split green mung dal with skin -- 1 cup
(This is called Chilke Mung ki dal)
Basmathi or any Long Grain Rice -- 1 cup
1 large carrot, chopped to small cubes
A handful of Green Peas, fresh or frozen
1" piece ginger
1 tejpatta or bay leaf
2-3 cloves
1" piece cinammon
1 tsp cumin seeds, slightly crushed
1 tsp peppercorns, slightly crushed
1/2 tsp hing(asafoetida)
1/2 tsp haldi
salt to taste
1 tsp oil
2 tsp ghee
6 cups water
Method:
Heat oil in the pressure cooker.
Add the spices, bayleaf, cloves, cinammon, jeeraand pepper.
Add the carrot and peas, saute for 2 minutes.
Wash the rice and mung dal and add to the cooker.
Saute for a few minutes.
Add the salt and haldi
Saute for a few minutes.
Add the water, close the cooker and cook along with the pressure on.
After it is done top it with the ghee.
Enjoy this steaming hot khichdi with fresh dahi.
Benefits:
- All spices have antioxident and anti cancer properties.
- Cumin and pepper help digestion.
- Haldi is known for its prevention of Alzheimers
- Ghee is an anti-oxident.
- The bean is popular as the perfect food for reducing weight. It is recommended as a food replacement in many slimming programs, as it has a very low fat content. It is a rich source of protein and fiber, which helps one to lower the high cholesterol level in the blood system.
- The high fiber content of mung beans yields complex carbohydrates, which aid digestion. Complex carbs are also effective in stabilizing blood sugar and prevent its rapid rise after meal consumption, apart from keeping body’s energy at a balanced level. Those who suffer from diabetes or high cholesterol are recommended frequent consumption of mung bean.
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