Daliya Khichdi
Hearty Daliya Khichdi using Nandi Daliya. Broken wheat with moong dal and vegetables, a fibre-rich, one-pot meal for any time of day.
Ingredients
- Nandi Daliya (1 cup)
- Yellow moong dal (1/4 cup)
- Ghee (2 tbsp)
- Cumin seeds (1 tsp)
- Hing (a pinch)
- Onion, chopped (1 small)
- Tomato, chopped (1)
- Carrot, peas, beans (1 cup mixed, chopped)
- Ginger, grated (1 tsp)
- Nandi Turmeric Powder (1/2 tsp)
- Nandi Red Chilli Powder (1/2 tsp)
- Salt to taste
- Water (4 cups)
- Coriander leaves for garnish
Steps
- Dry roast Nandi Daliya in a pan for 2 to 3 minutes till fragrant. Set aside.
- Wash the moong dal till the water runs clear.
- Heat ghee in a pressure cooker. Add cumin and hing. Add onion and ginger, saute till translucent.
- Add tomato and chopped vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add Nandi Turmeric, Nandi Red Chilli, salt, roasted daliya, and washed moong dal. Stir for a minute.
- Add 4 cups water. Pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles. Let pressure release naturally.
- Garnish with coriander and a drizzle of ghee. Serve hot with curd or pickle.
Kitchen Tips
Roasting daliya before cooking adds a nutty depth. Use a 1 to 4 ratio of daliya to water for porridge consistency, less for fluffy. Daliya is high in fibre, ideal for diabetics and weight management. Add vegetables of choice, this is a forgiving recipe.
Nutrition
210Calories
8gProtein
36gCarbs
5gFat
6gFibre
Nandi Daliya
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