Masala Daliya Khichdi

Ingredients(for 1 medium bowl (approx. 250g))

• 1/2 cup Daliya (cracked wheat) (गेहूं का दलिया)
• 1/4 cup Moong dal (split yellow lentils) (मूंग दाल)
• 1 small, diced Carrot (गाजर)
• 1/4 cup Green peas (मटर)
• 6-8, chopped French beans (फ्रेंच बीन्स)
• 1 small, finely chopped Onion (प्याज)
• 1 small, finely chopped Tomato (टमाटर)
• 1, finely chopped Green chilli (हरी मिर्च) - optional
• 1 inch, grated Ginger (अदरक)
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (जीरा)
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder (हल्दी पाउडर)
• 1/4 tsp Red chilli powder (लाल मिर्च पाउडर) - optional
• 1/4 tsp Garam masala (गरम मसाला) - optional
• to taste Salt (नमक)
• 1 tsp Cooking oil (तेल (use mustard oil for Punjabi flavor))
• 1 tbsp, chopped Coriander leaves (धनिया पत्ती)
• 2.5 to 3 cups Water (as needed)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse daliya and moong dal separately under running water. Drain and set aside.

   3 minutes

   Soak moong dal for 10 minutes for quicker cooking.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a pressure cooker or heavy-bottomed pan. Add cumin seeds and allow them to crackle.

   2 minutes

   Use mustard oil for a robust North Indian taste.

3. 3

   Add chopped onion, ginger, and green chilli. Sauté until onions turn translucent.

   3 minutes

   Sauté on medium flame to avoid burning.

4. 4

   Mix in diced carrots, green peas, and French beans. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.

   2 minutes

   Add seasonal vegetables for variation.