Bengali Khichdi

Khichdi, nothing but a healthy n delicious one pot meal in which rice cooked with vegetables and lentils. I usually make khichdi with moongdal and i have already posted simple Carrot Peas Khichdi. This Bengali Khichdi is an interesting recipe which i came across in Tarla Dalal site. This khichdi is loaded with spices, which we use for biryani /pulao very flavorful and healthy. Kids will definitely love this khichdi as its mild spicy and very flavorful. If u are looking for something quick, easy & delicious one pot meal for lunch on busy weekdays then this Bengali Khichdi is one best option with loaded nutrition.

Ingredients

1. Rice     1 cup 
2. Masoor Dal / Red Lentils     1 cup
3. Onion   1  (finely chopped)
4. Green chillies     3 no.s (chopped)
5. Ginger    1" crushed
6. Garlic    2 cloves (crushed)
7. Peas    1/2 cup
8. Potato   1 medium (cubed)
9. Green Beans    15no.s(chopped 1" length)
10. Turmeric powder    1/4 tsp
11. Salt   to taste

To Temper

1. Oil    1 tbsp
2. Cumin seeds    1/2 tsp
3. Cinnamon   2" stick
4. Cardamom   2 no.s
5. Clove    3 no.s
6. Bay leaf   1 no.

Method

• Wash rice and dal separately and soak it for 20-30 minutes separately.
• Wash and cut vegetables and keep ready.
• Heat oil in a pressure cooker/pan, add the tempering ingredients(for more flavor crush cinnamon, clove, cardamom coarsely and add it while tempering)
• Then add green chillies, crushed ginger and garlic and saute it.
• After that add finely chopped onions and saute till it turn golden brown.
• Then add potato, green beans and turmeric powder and stir fry for 1-2 minutes.
• Now add 5 cups water, fresh or frozen peas , enough salt stir well and cook covered till it starts boiling.
• Once it starts boiling add drained rice and masoor dal and add handful of chopped cilantro and mix well and cook covered till rice done. If u want you can pressure cook for 1 whistle.
• That's it..Delicious Bengali Khichdi ready. Serve Hot with papad and pickle.