🍛 *Masala Khichdi Recipe | Comforting One-Pot Indian Meal*

🍛 *Masala Khichdi Recipe | Comforting One-Pot Indian Meal* 

Masala Khichdi is a spiced version of traditional khichdi, combining rice, lentils, vegetables, and aromatic spices into a wholesome, delicious, and satisfying one-pot meal — perfect for lunch or dinner!

🛒 *Ingredients* 

 *For Khichdi:* 

1/2 cup rice

1/4 cup moong dal (yellow split lentils)

1 onion (chopped)

1 tomato (chopped)

1/4 cup green peas

1/4 cup chopped carrots

1 green chili (optional)

1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

2 tbsp ghee or oil

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/4 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp red chili powder

Salt to taste

3 cups water

Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

👩‍🍳 *Instructions* 

1. Wash & Soak:

Wash rice and dal together. Soak for 15–20 minutes, then drain.

2. Tempering:

Heat ghee/oil in a pressure cooker. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds. Let them splutter.

3. Sauté:

Add onions, green chili, and ginger-garlic paste. Sauté till golden.

4. Add Veggies & Spices:

Add tomatoes, carrots, green peas. Cook for 2–3 minutes.

Add turmeric, red chili powder, and salt.

5. Mix & Pressure Cook:

Add soaked rice-dal mix and water. Mix well.

Pressure cook for 2–3 whistles on medium heat.

6. Garnish & Serve:

Let the pressure release naturally. Stir and adjust consistency.

Garnish with fresh coriander.

🍽️ *Serving Suggestion* 

Serve hot with curd, papad, or a dollop of ghee for extra flavor.