When I was younger, I never really took to mung dal khichdi. I found it bland unless it was teamed up with something tasty. I still ate it, knowing it was good for me.
For my children however, I have started to experiment and make different flavours of khichdi. Combining the general rice and lentil base in a “masalafied” vegetable base with different spices is something my children and even me have started to appreciate. This time I wanted a “Pau Bhaji” tasting khichdi and that’s exactly what I have here, to share with you all…
The weather here is gorgeous, enjoy your weekend, wherever you are my friends! Take care and I will see you soon…much love D x
A pizza pitta bread with the khichdi..For my little ones for more variation!
INGREDIENTS
1 cup split mung dal
1 cup basmati rice
4-5 cups of water
1 medium courgette grated
1 medium white onion grated
1cup frozen peas
1 tbsp sunflower oil
¼ tsp turmeric powder
2 garlic cloves crushed
¼ mustard seeds
¼ cumin seeds
Pinch of asafoetida
1½ tsp pau bhaji masala
1 tsp coriander & cumin powder
⅓ tsp chilli powder
⅔ cup crushed tomato passata
1 tbsp butter
METHOD
To make the khichdi base ~
• Combine and rinse the mung dal and rice a few times in a large bowl. In a large saucepan add this mung rice mix with the water, salt and turmeric. Bring to a boil and then gently simmer for 10 minutes
• Stir occasionally and check if all the water is absorbed you may need to add a little. Cook for a further 10 minutes until rice and dal are soft. Turn off the heat and set aside
• For the courgette base ~ Heat up the oil along with mustard, cumin seeds and asafoetida. Once they start to sizzle and pop throw in the courgette and onion, sauté for a 2-3 minutes
• Mix in all seasoning and spices, stir in the peas, combine well, simmer on a low heat, cover and cook for 5 minutes
• Pour in the tomato passata, mix, cover and simmer on a low heat for 5 minutes
• Add the ready made khichdi and butter. Combine, bring to a gentle simmer and warm through…
• Serve with a heaped spoonful of natural yoghurt
Shivaay Delights 