Oats Khichdi

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

• 1 cup Rolled oats (jaee or oats)
• 1/4 cup Yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
• 1/2 cup Carrot (finely chopped (gajar))
• 1/4 cup Green peas (matar; fresh or frozen)
• 1/4 cup French beans (finely chopped (sem))
• 1 small Onion (finely chopped (pyaaz))
• 1 medium Tomato (finely chopped (tamatar))
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 tsp Ginger (grated (adrak))
• 1 Green chili (finely chopped (hari mirch), adjust to taste) - optional
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder (haldi)
• to taste Salt (namak)
• 1 tsp Ghee or oil (preferably cold-pressed or desi ghee)
• 3 cups Water (as needed for consistency)
• 2 tbsp Fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped (hara dhania)) - optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the moong dal thoroughly and soak for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, chop all vegetables as required.

   10 minutes

   Soaking moong dal helps it cook faster and become easier to digest.

2. 2

   Heat ghee or oil in a pressure cooker or heavy-bottomed pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add grated ginger and green chili, sauté for 30 seconds.

   2 minutes

   Use desi ghee for authentic flavor and aroma.

3. 3

   Add chopped onion, sauté until translucent. Add carrot, green peas, and French beans. Stir well for 2-3 minutes.

   4 minutes

   Sauteing veggies brings out their natural sweetness and flavor.

4. 4

   Add soaked moong dal and rolled oats. Mix well. Add chopped tomato, turmeric powder, and salt.

   2 minutes

   Adding tomato adds tanginess and enhances the color of khichdi.