Mashed khichdi with carrots
Serves | Preparation Time | Cooking Time |
2 People | 15 Minutes | 15-20 Minutes |
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 1/3rd-1/2 cup moong dal
- split and husked 1/4th carrot, grated or finely chopped
- 2-3 cups water
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- a pinch of salt
- ajwain seeds to taste
Method
Step 1
Rinse rice and dal a couple of times and drain.
Step 2
Put all the ingredients together in a large pot with about 2-3 cups water.
Step 3
Cook over high heat, partially covered till it boils.
Step 4
Lower the heat to medium and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
Step 5
Simmer, covered, until rice and dal are tender(about 10 minutes).
Step 6
Add more water as needed so as to make a semi-solid or thin consistency.
Step 7
Mash it a little.
Step 8
Serve warm. Add ghee or yogurt, to improve the taste.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 49.8g
Calories | 177 | Calories from Fat | 14 |
Total Fat | 1.5g 2% | Saturated Fat | 0.2g 1% |
Trans Fat | 0.0g | Cholesterol | 0mg 0% |
Sodium | 440mg 18% | Potassium | 251mg 7% |
Total Carbohydrates | 32.3g 11% | Dietary Fiber | 7.6g 30% |
Sugars | 1.3g | Protein | 8.4g |
Vitamin A | 0% | Vitamin C | 3% |
Calcium | 2% | Iron | 18% |
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation. Calories will vary if a different vegetable is added or rice:dal proportions are varied.