Ram Khichdi ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy )

by Tarla Dalal

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Ram khichdi, shed extra pounds with this easy-to-make khichdi. The perfect combination of dals and rice makes this khichdi protein-rich. Mixed veggies add loads of essential nutrients – fibre, vitamins, iron, calcium and zinc. Enjoy this spicy one meal wonder with low-fat curds.

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Soaking Time: 15 Minutes
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
1/2 cup uncooked rice (chawal)
1 tsp ghee
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
25 mm (1”) stick cinnamon
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
1/2 cup cauliflower florets
1/2 cup chopped brinjal(baingan / eggplant)
1/2 cup peeled and chopped potatoes
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped french beans
1/4 cup green peas
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste

Method

Clean, wash and soak the moong dal and rice in enough water for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds, cloves, cinnamon and bayleaf.
When the cumin seeds crackle, add all the vegetables, turmeric powder, chilli powder and garam masala and sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the rice and moong dal, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for another 2 minutes.
Add 4 cups of hot water, mix well and pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid and mix well. Serve hot.

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