Dhaliya khichdi

I was chopping vegetables for dhaliya khichdi. Ideas started flowing. Making everyday food for family while you fasting is easy these days.

I measured two cups of dhaliya and 4 cups of vegetables. 

It hardly took about 20 minutes to put the breakfast on the table.

Dhaliya khichdi

Ingredients

2 cups dhaliya

4 cups chopped mixed vegetables

10 shallots thinly sliced

1/4 cup shelled peas

2 green chilies

One inch ginger sliced

2 tablespoon ghee/gingly oil

A pinch of elaichi powder

A teaspoon horsegram powder(kalathupodi)

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/2: teaspoon mustard

1/2 teaspoon white urad dal

1 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped

Two strings of curry leaves

Salt as required

Method

*Wash, clean and remove excess water from dhaliya, keep aside.

*Chop vegetables like carrot,beans, cauliflower florets into small pieces.

*Peel and thinly slice shallots.

*Wash and chop coriander and curry leaves into very small pieces.

*In a pan, I used pressure pan, pour half of the ghee, add chopped shallots and saute till translucent. Now add other vegetables, peas and give a toss.

*Add dhaliya and mix well. Add salt, turmeric powder, horsegram powder, pinch of heeng, elaichi powder and pour 5 cups of water. Bring to boil.

*Close lid and keep for two whistles.Off the stove.

*Pour ghee on a heated small pan, add mustard and urad dal, let the mustard splutter. Once done add chopped coriander and curry leaves. Pour the tadka on the prepared dhaliya khichdi. Mix well and serve.

Tips

Soaking dhaliya for 20 minutes makes it soft and easy to cook.