Yellow coloured Khichdi made with a tadka of ghee is another highlight of this festival. Made with different across different states, Khichdi is a common dish that is relished by a number of people on this auspicious day.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup urad dal
- 2 cup rice
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- ½ tsp hing
- salt as per taste and
- water (as required).
Method:
- Soak dal and rice separately in water. Let them sit for at least 1-2 hours. Wash them 2-3 times before soaking them.
- Now heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add hing, cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Drain the dal and add in the cooker. Roast it for 2-3 minutes.
- Now add salt, turmeric, red chilli powder powder and 1 cup of water. Mix well.
- Secure the lid and pressure cook it for 2 whistles.
- Now drain the rice and add it to the cooker, along with 2 cups of water. Secure the lid again and cook it for 1-2 whistles, accordingly. Allow the steam to release on its own.
- Once done, add a dollop of ghee on top and serve with curd
Eat this healthy food.
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