Daliya Khichdi, also known as Broken Wheat Khichdi or Fada ni Khichdi, is healthy Indian comfort food made using yellow lentil and broken wheat. Here is how to make it.
If you are looking for more comforting Khichdi Recipes like this, then do give these also a try – Khichdi, Bajre Ki Khichdi, Vegetable Oats Khichdi, Jau Moong Dal Khichdi, and Sabudana Khichdi.
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About This Recipe
Khichdi for me is the best one-pot meal that I can prepare whenever I want a comforting and satisfying meal. Piping hot and tender, it is such a pleasure to eat ghee laden Khichdi with luscious Gujarati Kadhi.
Traditionally, khichdi is prepared with lentils and rice, but here are we are making a healthier version of the same using lentils and broken wheat. This Moong Dal Daliya Khichdi, also known as Fada Ni Khichdi in Gujarat is one scrumptious option that is a great twist to your usual Khichdi.
Daliya is basically broken wheat which is considered to be very good and healthy. Combining Daliya and Moong Dal in a one-pot meal is good to be consumed when you are facing some stomach problems as well.
To keep the flavors of Daliya and Moong Dal intact, I have used some of the most basic spices like cloves, cinnamon, hing, dry red chili, and turmeric powder. It is pretty simple to make Daliya Khichdi and requires extra time or effort to assembling it.
Daliya Khichdi is also great to eat during pregnancy, if you have an upset stomach or if you are following a weight loss plan.
This Daliya Khichdi is,
- Healthy
- Comforting
- Quick & Easy
- Perfect for light meals
- Good for Stomach
Ingredients
Wheat Daliya – Wheat Daliya or Broken Wheat is a healthy alternative to rice, and therefore this Khichdi is often prepared at home. It is packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, therefore you should definitely include it in your meals.
Dhuli Moong Dal – Along with broken wheat, we will add dhuli moong dal (yellow lentils), which adds protein to this healthy dish.
Ghee – Ghee adds a nice flavor in the same. You can even use oil instead of ghee, but I like the rich flavor ghee adds to this simple Khichdi.
Veggies – To make the khichdi healthier, I like to add veggies like carrots, beans, potato and cauliflower. You can add veggies of your choice or skip them totally.
Turmeric Powder, Hing, and Salt – Add salt to taste and turmeric powder to add a nice yellow colour to this Khichdi. Hing adds a nice flavour too.
How to make Daliya Khichdi?
Add ½ cup daliya in a soup strainer and wash it under running water. Wash ½ cup moong dal in a bowl and keep aside. Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pressure cooker.
Once the ghee is hot, add 1 tsp cumin seeds and ¼ tsp hing (asafoetida) and let them crackle for a few seconds.
Add 2-3 whole dry red chilies, 2-3 green chilies (slit into half) and 2 tsp chopped ginger and cook for a minute.
Add the veggies. I added ½ cup peeled and cubed carrots, ½ cup chopped beans, ½ cup peeled and cubed potatoes, and ½ cup cauliflower florets. Saute them for a minute.
Add the washed daliya and moong dal, 3 cups of water, ½ tsp turmeric powder, and salt to taste in the cooker.
Close the lid of the cooker and pressure cook the khichdi for one whistle on high heat, then simmer the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes on low heat.
Remove the cooker from heat and let the pressure release automatically. Once the pressure is released, open the lid and give khichdi a mix. Add 2 tbsp chopped coriander and 1 tbsp lime juice and mix well.
Serve hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make vegan daliya khichdi, you can use vegetable oil or olive oil instead of ghee to make this khichdi. Other ingredients used in this Khichdi are vegan friendly.
Yes, to make it filling and wholesome, you can add vegetables such as tomato, onion, green peas, potatoes, cauliflower, carrot, bottle gourd, cabbage, broccoli, green beans, or any other vegetable you prefer. It is also a great way to use up all the leftover vegetables sitting in the fridge.
You can use Chana Dal, Green Moong Dal, Tuvar Dal, or even Black dal to make this Khichdi. You can also use a combination of two or three dal to prepare this Khichdi.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this hot and piping Daliya Khichdi along with Kadhi such as Gujarati Khichdi, Fajeto, Raw Mango Kadhi, or even Vegetable Kadhi with a side of Papad.
You can serve this Khichdi along with Raita such as Cucumber Raita, Boondi Raita, Burani Raita, Aloo Raita, Kaddu Ka Raita, Beetroot Raita, and Palak Raita.
Storage Suggestions
I will recommend you to make daliya khichdi fresh and serve it, as it tastes the best when served steaming hot. But if you have leftovers, you can store them for about 2 days, in an air-tight container.
If you feel it has become a little dry after storing in the fridge, add a little water while reheating and mix properly. Heat until hot and serve.
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Daliya Khichdi Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 2-3 Cloves
- 1 inch Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Hing
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 2-3 Dry red chilli
- ½ cup Wheat Daliya
- ½ cup Dhuli Moong Dal
- Salt to taste
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
- Add ½ cup daliya in a soup strainer and wash it under running water. Wash ½ cup moong dal in a bowl and keep aside. Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pressure cooker.
- Once the ghee is hot, add 1 tsp cumin seeds and ¼ tsp hing (asafoetida) and let them crackle for a few seconds.
- Add 2-3 whole dry red chilies, 2-3 green chilies (slit into half) and 2 tsp chopped ginger and cook for a minute.
- Add the veggies. I added ½ cup peeled and cubed carrots, ½ cup chopped beans, ½ cup peeled and cubed potatoes, and ½ cup cauliflower florets. Saute them for a minute.
- Add the washed daliya and moong dal, 3 cups of water, ½ tsp turmeric powder, and salt to taste in the cooker.
- Close the lid of the cooker and pressure cook the khichdi for one whistle on high heat, then simmer the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes on low heat.
- Remove the cooker from heat and let the pressure release automatically. Once the pressure is released, open the lid and give khichdi a mix. Add 2 tbsp chopped coriander and 1 tbsp lime juice and mix well.
- Serve hot.
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