Do you hesitate when you hear the name Khichdi? This is such a recipe, one thing will increase the taste 100 times, family members will eat it on demand.

Moong dal Khichdi with Coconut: On hearing the name of Khichdi, many people call it ‘food of the sick’. But this is a dish which is not only nutritious for you but also gets ready quickly. Often after working the whole day, you feel like eating something light in the evening, so get ready quickly without much effort. In such situations, only Khichdi comes to mind. But if you are bored of eating the same type of Khichdi again and again, then today we have brought a twist in your Khichdi recipe, which will increase both the taste and nutrition of your Khichdi. This is moong dal coconut khichdi.

Coconut will improve your health
Coconut has many benefits of its own. But along with health, it is also a very useful ingredient in enhancing the taste of food. Potassium, fiber, calcium and magnesium are found in abundance in it. Coconut is also useful in the treatment of many diseases. Coconut does not contain fat and cholesterol, hence it also helps in getting rid of obesity.

Benefits of Moong Dal Khichdi:

• The mixture of moong dal and rice provides a nutritious diet, which contains proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
• Moong dal khichdi is easily digested.
• Moong dal contains high amount of protein, which is very important for the body.
• If you are looking for a low-calorie food then Moong Dal Khichdi is a great option. This also keeps the weight under control.
• Moong dal contains vitamin B, folate, and other vitamins, which are important for health.

Tasty recipe of Moong Dal Khichdi:

Material:
1 cup moong dal (washed)
1 cup rice
1 teaspoon ghee
1 teaspoon cumin
1 pinch asafoetida
5-6 curry leaves
1 small bowl grated coconut
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
salt as per taste

Make delicious Khichdi like this

Wash and clean moong dal and rice. First put grated coconut in a bowl, then add turmeric, chopped coriander and some red chilli in it. Now add moong dal and rice to this mixture. This has become the mixture of your Khichdi.

Now heat 2 spoons of ghee in the pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds in hot ghee. After the cumin seeds crackle, add asafoetida and curry leaves. Now put the Khichdi mixture in the cooker. Stir it with a spoon and add 2 glasses of water to it. Now add salt as per taste. Remember, Khichdi contains both pulses and rice, hence more water is added to it.

Close the lid of the cooker and take one or two whistles. After the first whistle of the cooker, keep the gas between medium and low. Switch off the cooker after 2 whistles. Remember, never release the gas immediately after switching off the cooker. Let it remain in the cooker for some time. Khichdi is ready. Serve it hot and eat hot khichdi with ghee, lemon pickle or chutney. You can also roast papad, which will further enhance the taste of your khichdi.

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