Muga Dali Khechudi

Muga Dali Khechudi

Muga Dali Khechudi

Veg Contains dairy

A nutritious dish made with split green gram and rice, this khechudi is lightly spiced and often served during religious festivals in Odisha.

Cuisines

Odia

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

basmati rice 1 cup Basmati rice
Moong Dal 1/2 cup Moong Dal
ghee 2 tablespoons Ghee
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , grated
Bay Leaf 2 pieces Bay Leaf
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
salt 1 teaspoon Salt , to taste
water 4 cups Water
Mixed Vegetable 1 cup Mixed Vegetable , chopped
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the basmati rice and moong dal together under running water until the water runs clear.
  2. 2 Soak the rice and dal mixture in water for 20 minutes, then drain.
  3. 3 Heat ghee in a deep pan over medium heat.
  4. 4 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  5. 5 Add grated ginger and bay leaves, sauté for a minute until fragrant.
  6. 6 Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  7. 7 Stir in the turmeric powder and salt.
  8. 8 Add the soaked rice and dal mixture to the pan, stir well to coat with the spices.
  9. 9 Pour in 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
  10. 10 Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice and dal are cooked and the water is absorbed.
  11. 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For extra flavour, you can add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) while sautéing the spices.