Oats Khichdi
A healthy, easy-to-cook Indian one-pot khichdi made with rolled oats, moong dal and vegetables — nutritious, light and beginner-friendly.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat ghee or oil in a pressure cooker (or heavy-bottom pot). Add cumin seeds and asafoetida; let cumin splutter.
- Add chopped onion and sauté on medium flame until light brown.
- Stir in green chillies and grated ginger; sauté for about a minute.
- Add chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft and mushy.
- Add mixed vegetables, turmeric, red chilli powder and salt; stir for a minute.
- Now add rinsed moong dal and rolled oats; mix well and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour water, mix everything properly, and close the lid. Cook under pressure for 2–3 whistles (or simmer in pot until lentils soften).
- Once pressure releases naturally, open the lid carefully. If khichdi is too thick, add a little water and stir.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot. Accompany with yogurt, raita or pickle if desired.
Notes
You can vary vegetables as per availability — peas, beans, carrot, cauliflower all work well. For a vegan version, use oil instead of ghee. If you like thinner khichdi, add extra water after cooking. Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated with a splash of water.
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