Masala Khichri

Masala Khichri
 Khichri sounds boring?
khichri is one of the most nutritious meal which is not liked much by everyone,specially by the kids its not there 'cup of tea'. But this type of khichri,kids would definitely going to love this.This masala khichri is full of flavors and a power pack meal,if you want to skip chapati in your plate,then this khichri will fill your tummy as well as gives you energy also.I have made this khichri with less quantity of rice with large quantity of daal,and this makes the khichri more rich and flavorful.

  The main ingredient  of this khichri is yellow moong daal which is very easy to digest and extremely light.This daal is suitable for ill people ,as they can eat this without any second thought.
Moong daal is normally used in making soups or normal daal.
You can also have this khichri with so many varieties like papad,pickle or sometimes people do take roti also with this khichri.
But i have taken my khichri with loads of home made ghee and lemon pickle which is made up by my dad.
You can make this khichri specially on lazy days,if you are not feeling to cook anything heavy or complicated then you must try out this finger licking khichri.

 So here goes the mouthwatering recipe of Masala Khichri-

Ingredients- 

1. Moong daal -2 and 1/2 cup
2. Rice - 1 and 1/2 cup
3. Oil - 2 tbsp
4. Onions 2 medium sized (thinly sliced)
5. Cumin seeds - 2 tsp
6. Dry red chilies -3 to 4 (optional)
7. Heeng (asafoetida)-2 and 1/2 pinch(depends sometimes the heeng tastes very strong or sometimes less,so put the quantity as you like to have)
8. Salt as per taste
9. Red chili powder-1/2 tsp
10. Mango Powder (optional)-1 tbsp
11. Coriander powder - 1 tsp
12. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
13. Green chilies 2 to 3(finely chopped)
14. Loads of ghee to pamper your simple khichri
15. Freshly chopped green coriander

Method-

1. Firstly wash the daal and rice properly with running water.
2. Soak the daal and rice for at least for an hour.(no need to do the separate soaking)
3. After 1 hour pressure cook the daal and rice together by adding 1 pinch of turmeric powder and sprinkle some salt also.
4. Add some more water (the daal and rice should be seen as covered by water means 1 rise level)
5. Go for 3 to 4 whistles.
6. After 3 to 4 whistles let the cooker cool down completely (be patient)
7. Open the lid of the cooker and give a good mix to the daal and rice in the cooker.
8. Now take a deep wok add oil and heat it up.
9. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
10. Let them crackle.
11. Add dry red chilies.
12. Now add onions and fry them till they get little pink in colour.
13. Now add some more salt,turmeric powder,red chili powder,coriander powder and dry mango powder.Mix it well.
14. Now time to add daal rice mix.
15. Add little water and give a good stir.
16. Mix the onions and daal rice properly.
17. Now add more water if needed.(depends on the consistency)
18. Go for a good boil.
19. Then lastly add loads of desi ghee and sprinkle green coriander on the khichri.
20. Don't forget to check the salt.
21. Finally when you are going to serve the masala khichri add more ghee in the center of the khichri.
22. Enjoy your Masala khichri with the tangy pickle or crunchy papads.