PORTION CONTROL -MUGACHI KHICHADI | मुगाचि खिचडी | Moong Dal Khichadi - PRESSURE COOK METHOD

This is one meal that is prepared,served and gorged by each and every Indian.No matter what royal food he/she happens to eat but this Khichadi is one thing that always brings comfort not only to belly but to heart.

It is method of preparation varies in every region.Might vary in ingredients,taste but the ultimate result is hot,aromatic Khichadi.Right from Toddlers to Grown ups to Old ones, this is the only ideal food.

This is the recipe where I have been able to control the portion of rice in it but yet achieve the same taste,texture and contentment of eating it.I have used 1:1.5 ratio od Rice and Moong dal respectively which serves around 3 to 4 people.That means,1 Cup of rice is shared among 3 to 4 people there by making one eat controlled portion of rice and more of Dal.But,believe me you will still enjoy it and infact be more comfortable and less or almost no guilty while eating.

There is no oil used in this.

INGREDIENTS:

1. Rice - 1 Cup
2. Moon Dal or Green Dal Split - 1-1/2 (I have used the one with skin)
3. Garam Masala or Goda Masala - 2 Tbsp
4. Turmeric Powder - 1 Tsp
5. Cumin and Coriander Powder - 1 Tsp each (Optional)
6. 2 Garlic Cloves - chopped
7. Salt for Taste.
8. Chopped Vegetables of your choice
9. Coconut (Dry or fresh) and Cilantro for garnish

STEPS:

• Wash Rice and Dal and transfer it to Pressure Cooker.
• To that add 7 Cups of Water.(We are making it soft verson,not the grainy one0.
• Add Salt,Masala,Cumin and Coriender Powder,Turmeric Powder,Garlic,Vegetables.
• Mix everything well with ladle and close the lid
• Let cook until 4 to 5 whistles.
• After the steam is gone,open the lid and let it cool down a little.
• Garnish with Coconut and Cilantro.
• Serve with Ghee (Clarified butter) on it.And needless to Pickle(achar) and Papad :)
  

TIPS:

• You can add little ginger if you like.
• This Khichadi is prepared mainly considering KIDS and hence no Chilly at all.But you can always add if you like.