Dal Khichdi 4 ways 4 तरह की खिचड़ी Masala Khichdi Khichuri healthy recipe

For Roasting Moong Dal

• In a pan, add yellow moong dal and roast it on medium flame for 4-5 minutes.
• Now, add ghee and roast until moong dal turns golden in color.
• Transfer it into a bowl and keep aside for further use.

For Khichdi

• Now, take any type of short grain rice. Wash it 2-3 times.
• In a large bowl, add roasted moong dal, washed rice and water.
• Transfer the moong dal and rice mixture into a pressure cooker and add water gradually.
• Now, add salt to taste, turmeric powder and green chillies.
• Close the lid and cook until 3-4 whistles.

For Plain Khichdi

• In a shallow pan, add oil, once it gets hot add cumin seeds, asafoetida let it splutter well.
• Add water. Now, add prepared plain khichdi and mix everything well.
• Now, cook for a while, transfer it into a serving dish, garnish with coriander sprig and papad.
• Serve hot.

For Masala Khichdi

• In a shallow pan, add oil, once it gets hot, add black peppercorns, cumin seeds, asafoetida and ginger. Sauté it for 15-20 seconds.
• Now, add carrots and cook it for 1-2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, degi red chili powder, coriander powder, french beans, water, green peas, salt to taste and green chillies.
• Now, add prepared plain khichdi and coriander leaves. Mix everything well.
• Cook until all vegetables are well cooked, once vegetables cook well, switch off the flame.
• Transfer it into a serving dish. Garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot.

For Bisi Bele Bhaat Style Paste

• In a shallow pan, add ghee, once it gets hot add chana dal, urad dal, coriander seeds, cumin seeds. Sauté it for 5-10 seconds.
• Now, add fenugreek seeds, cardamom, cloves, black peppercorn and cinnamon sticks. Roast it for 10-15 seconds or until fragrant.
• Transfer it into a bowl and add coconut, degi red chili powder, asafoetida, turmeric powder and ginger.
• Transfer this mixture in a blender and blend until smooth in texture.

For Bisi Bele Bhaat Style Khichdi

• Now, in a saucepan, add oil, button chillies, curry leaves and prepared paste.
• Saute it for 25-30 seconds.
• Now, add water, carrot, french beans and prepared plain khichdi.
• Add a pinch of sugar and mix everything very well.
• Cook for a while and switch off the flame.
• Transfer it into a serving bowl. Garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot.

For Bisi Bele Bhaat Style Tadka

• In a sauce pan add oil. Once it gets hot add button chillies and cashew nuts.
• Pour the prepared tadka on khichdi.

For Bengali Style Khichdi

• In a shallow pan add oil, cauliflower and potatoes, Roast until light golden in color.
• Transfer it into a bowl and keep aside for further use.

For Bengali Style Paste

• Now, in a bowl add ginger paste, salt to taste, turmeric powder, cumin powder, asafoetida, degi red chili powder, water and mix well.

For Bengali Style Khichdi

• In a shallow pan add oil. Once it gets hot add cloves, cardamom, black peppercorn, bay leaf, cinnamon stick and prepared paste. Sauté until the raw smell of spices is gone.
• Now, add green chillies, coconut, tomato, sauteed cauliflower and potatoes, green peas and a pinch of sugar. Mix everything well.
• Add water and prepared plain khichdi. Mix it well.
• Once all the vegetables cook well, switch off the flame.
• Serve hot.

For Tempering Bengali Khichdi

• In a sauce pan add oil. Once it gets hot add raisins and coconut.
• Pour the tadka on the prepared khichdi.