Sanjivani Regular Khichadi

Health Benefits:

 Khichadi is a powerhouse of carbohydrates, calcium, vitamins, and several other antioxidants. The combination provides the body with 10 essential amino acids, making it a complete protein, while one tablespoon of cow’s ghee is the significant dose of healthy fats.

Ingredients:

• Rice-1 cup, rinsed and soaked for 10 minutes
• Mung dal-1 cup, rinsed and soaked for 1 hour

Spices:

• Mustard seeds-1 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds-1 teaspoon
• Fenugreek seeds-½ teaspoon
• Clove, ground-½ teaspoon
• Cinnamon, ground-½ teaspoon
• Asafoetida-¼ teaspoon
• Turmeric-1 teaspoon
• Salt to taste

Liquids:

• Water-4 cups
• Ghee/Avocado Oil/Coconut oil-2 tablespoons

Cooking Instructions:

• Rinse 1 cup of mung dal and soak it for 1 hour. Rinse 1 cup of rice and soak it for 10 minutes. Then mix them and rinse again on a strainer.
• In a pan heat ghee or oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds. Let them crackle.
• Add rice and mung dal with asafetida, turmeric, clove, cinnamon and salt. Mix well.
• Add 4 cups of water and steam cook in the cooker for 10 minutes. Keep the flame high for about 4 minutes and then put it on medium.
• Serve it hot with the fresh curd, buttermilk or Kadhi (Masala Curd Soup) .