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Spicy Rajma &
Moong Dal
Khichdi Bowl For A Filling One-Pot Meal

Name: Spicy Rajma & ~Moong Dal~ Khichdi Bowl For A Filling One-Pot Meal
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: For the Khichdi:; ½ cup Split yellow moong dal; ½ cup Basmati rice; ½ cup Soaked rajma (boiled); 1 tablespoon Ghee; 1 tablespoon Oil; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon Ginger; 1 teaspoon Garlic; 1 Green chilli; 1 medium Onion; 1 medium Tomato; ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder; 1 teaspoon Coriander powder; ½ teaspoon Garam masala; to taste Salt; 3 to 3½ cups Water; For the Tadka:; 1 tablespoon Ghee; ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds; ½ teaspoon Red chilli powder; 1 pinch Asafoetida; For Serving; 1 tablespoon Fresh coriander leaves; 2 Lemon wedges; a few Onion slices; 1 Roasted papad

41 mins

Cooking Time

Easy

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Ingredients

Diet

This bowl mixes the earthiness of rajma with the gentle creaminess of moong dal, creating a khichdi that feels both grounding and satisfying. The aromatics and hot tadka pull the dish together, adding depth without complicating the method. It’s a dependable choice for days when you want a steady flavour with minimal steps.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

For the Khichdi:

½ cupSplit yellow moong dal

½ cupBasmati rice

½ cupSoaked rajma (boiled)

1 tablespoonGhee

1 tablespoonOil

1 teaspoonCumin seeds

1 teaspoonGinger

1 teaspoonGarlic

1Green chilli

1 mediumOnion

1 mediumTomato

½ teaspoonTurmeric powder

1 teaspoonRed chilli powder

1 teaspoonCoriander powder

½ teaspoonGaram masala

to tasteSalt

3 to 3½ cupsWater

For the Tadka:

1 tablespoonGhee

½ teaspoonCumin seeds

½ teaspoonRed chilli powder

1 pinchAsafoetida

For Serving

1 tablespoonFresh coriander leaves

2Lemon wedges

a fewOnion slices

1Roasted papad

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prep the Basics

Wash the moong dal and rice thoroughly until the water looks clear. Soak them for 5 minutes so the grains soften evenly during cooking. Make sure your rajma is already pressure-cooked until soft, as it won’t cook fully inside the khichdi and must be added when ready.

Step 1

Prep the Basics

5 minutes

Step 2

Start the Aromatics

2 minutes

Step 3

Build the Masala Base

4 minutes

Step 4

Add the Spice Mix

1 minute

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Spoon the khichdi into a deep bowl so the creamy texture shows.

Pairing Instructions

Place the papad on the side to keep it crisp instead of placing it on top.

Garnishing Instructions

A small drizzle of ghee and fresh coriander boosts aroma right before eating.

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Spicy Rajma &
Moong Dal
Khichdi Bowl For A Filling One-Pot Meal

Ingredients

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prep the Basics

Description - Step 2

Start the Aromatics

Description - Step 3

Build the Masala Base

Description - Step 4

Add the Spice Mix

Description - Step 5

Combine Dal, Rice & Rajma

Description - Step 6

Cook Everything Together

Description - Step 7

Make the Tadka

Description - Step 8

Serve the Bowl

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Pairing Instructions

Garnishing Instructions

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