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Crunchy Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe

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Crunchy Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe

Name: Crunchy Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe
Prep time: PT15.00M
Cook time: PT15.00M
Total time: PT31.00M
Yield: 2.00
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 Sachet MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic; 1/2 Cup Rice; 1/2 Cup Moong Dal; 1 Tablespoon Ghee; 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder; 2 Cups Water; 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder; 1 Unit Bay Leaf; 1 Pinch Salt; 2 Tablespoons Crushed Peanuts; 2 Tablespoons Cornflakes

(2)

31Min

Easy

Recipe Variants

Often considered as a comfort food, Moong Dal Khichdi is a complete meal in itself, which is healthy wholesome and good for you. It is usually served with a dollop of ghee and yoghurt, pickle and papad on the side. Top the Khichdi with some crushed peanuts and crushed corn flakes to add a crispy texture.

Ingredients

2 Servings

1 Sachet

MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic

0.5 Cup

Rice

0.5 Cup

Moong Dal

1 Tablespoon

Ghee

0.5 Teaspoon

Cumin Seeds

0.25 Teaspoon

Turmeric Powder

2 Cups

Water

0.5 Teaspoon

Red Chilli Powder

Bay Leaf

1 Pinch

Salt

2 Tablespoons

Crushed Peanuts

2 Tablespoons

Cornflakes

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Nutrition Value

Energy

406.97 kcal

Protein

12.7 g

Carbohydrates

62.54 g

Fats

11.88 g

Information per serving

Step 1
15 Min

Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list. Wash the rice and moong dal and keep aside.
Step 2
5 Min

Heat oil in a cooker, add bay leaf and jeera. When it startS to splutter, add all the other ingredients, except water and sauté for a minute.
Step 3
10 Min

Add the washed rice, moong dal, MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic, and 2 cups of water. Pressure cook for 2-3 minutes after the first whistle. Serve hot.
Step 4
1 Min

Serve hot topped with crushed peanuts and crushed cornflakes.

Step 1 of 4

Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list. Wash the rice and moong dal and keep aside.

Step 2 of 4

Heat oil in a cooker, add bay leaf and jeera. When it startS to splutter, add all the other ingredients, except water and sauté for a minute.

Step 3 of 4

Add the washed rice, moong dal, MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic, and 2 cups of water. Pressure cook for 2-3 minutes after the first whistle. Serve hot.

Step 4 of 4

Serve hot topped with crushed peanuts and crushed cornflakes.

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