Whip up a comforting, nutritious meal in just 15 minutes with this easy Masala Khichdi recipe. Perfectly blending protein-packed moong dal, fluffy rice, and a medley of wholesome mixed vegetables, this one-pot dish is seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin, cinnamon, and garam masala. It’s the ultimate healthy, hearty solution for a quick lunch or a cozy monsoon dinner. Serve it warm with crispy roasted papads and tangy mango pickle for a truly satisfying Indian comfort meal.

2-3 cups - Cooked Rice & Moong Dal
1 cup - Assorted Boiled Vegetables
1 tbsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
1 inch Cinnamon Stick
2 nos. Cloves
1 nos. Dry Red Chilli
1 nos. Onion (chopped)
1 nos. Tomato (chopped)
1 tsp Garam masala Powder (Hot Spices)
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Black Salt
to taste Salt
as needed Water
For garnishing Coriander Leaves (chopped)
For Serving:
Roasted Papads
Mango Pickle
1
Heat 1½ tbsp of ghee in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tsp of cumin seeds, ½ inch cinnamon stick, 2-3 cloves, and 1 broken dried red chilli.
2
Add 1 chopped onion and sauté until nicely cooked, but not browned. Stir in some chopped coriander leaves.
3
Add 1 chopped tomato to the pan. Immediately add 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp red chilli powder, ½ tsp black salt, and regular salt to taste. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
4
Add 2-3 cups of pressure-cooked rice and moong dal (which was cooked with 2 cups of water and ¼ tsp turmeric).
5
Mix in 1 cup of assorted boiled vegetables. Pour in additional water as required to reach your desired consistency and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
6
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with roasted papads and mango pickle.
2 servings per recipe

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