Ingredients
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2 tbsp Oil
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6 Cloves (Laung)
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3 Cinnamon Sticks (Dalchini)
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5-6 Bay Leaves (Tej Patta)
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2+2 Dry Red Chillies
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1.5 + 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
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1.5 tsp White Sesame Seeds (Safed Til)
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1 tbsp Raw Peanuts
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1/2 tsp + 1 Pinch Asafoetida Powder (Hing)
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1 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
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Finely chopped vegetables (1/4 cup Carrot, 1 big Green Chilli (less spicy), French Beans, 1 medium sized Potato and 2 small sized Brinjal, cut into small cubes)
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Some Green Peas
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Salt as per taste
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Red Chilli Powder (as per taste)
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Soaked ingredients - 1/2 cup Rice, 1/4 cup Pigeon Pea Seeds (Tuvar Dal), 1/4 cup Yellow Lentils (Moong Dal)
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3.5 cup Water
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Kitchen King Masala/Garam Masala (as per taste)
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1 medium sized Finely chopped Tomato
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1 + 1 tsp Ghee
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1/2 cup Curd (take sour curd)
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Gram Flour (Besan)
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1 tsp Mustard Seeds (Rai)
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1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds (Methi Dana)
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Few Curry Leaves
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1 Green Chilli
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1 small Ginger Knob
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1 spoon Sugar (optional)
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Handful of chopped Coriander
About
Khichdi kadhi is a simple and comforting North Indian dish made with rice and lentils (khichdi) and served with a yogurt-based curry (kadhi).
Both khichdi and kadhi are easy on the digestive system and provide essential nutrients, making them an ideal meal for people of all ages.
Steps
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Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pressure cooker. |
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Add 3 cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2-3 bay leaves, 2 dry red chilies, 1.5 teaspoons of cumin seeds, 1.5 teaspoons of white sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon of raw peanuts, and a pinch of asafoetida powder. |
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Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder. |
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Add finely chopped vegetables, including carrots, green chilies, French beans, potatoes, and brinjal. |
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Add some green peas, salt, and red chili powder according to taste. |
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Include the soaked ingredients: 1/2 cup rice, 1/4 cup pigeon pea seeds (Tuvar Dal), and 1/4 cup yellow lentils (Moong Dal). |
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Mix everything well and add 1.5 cups of water. |
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Seal the pressure cooker and cook for up to 2 whistles. |
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Open the cooker and check the khichdi; it's partially cooked. |
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Add an additional 1/2 cup of water, Kitchen King Masala/Garam Masala, 1 medium-sized finely chopped tomato, and 1 teaspoon of ghee. |
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Mix everything well and seal the cooker again, cooking for 1 more whistle. |
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Garnish with coriander leaves. |
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For Kadhi, in a bowl, take 1/2 cup sour curd. |
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Add 1 tablespoon of gram flour (besan), a little water, and salt to taste. |
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Mix with a hand blender and set aside. |
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Heat a deep base pan and add 1 teaspoon of ghee. |
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Add 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cloves, 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds, 2-3 bay leaves, 2 dry red chilies, a few curry leaves and add 1/2 teaspoon of asafoetida powder. |
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Crush 1 green chili and a small knob of ginger and add it. |
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Saute and add the curd mixture. |
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Add 1.5 cups of water and stir continuously until it comes to a boil. |
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Optionally, add 1 spoon of sugar. |
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Garnish with coriander leaves and turn off the heat. |
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Serve this scrumptious Khichdi and amazing Kadhi with Sing Daliye ki Chutney. |
