Kitchari Recipe | Vegetarian Khichdi | Traditional Mung Dal Kedgeree

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

split mung beans

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: yellow split peas

Red lentils cook faster and are more affordable.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Using water is cost-effective and allows for flavor control.

seasonal vegetables

🥗Healthier: frozen vegetables

💰Cheaper: canned vegetables

Frozen vegetables are nutritious and convenient.

Rinse white rice and mung dal under cold water until water runs clear.

Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot.

Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.

Add cinnamon sticks, whole dried chillies, and peppercorns, cooking for a few minutes.

Stir in whole cumin seeds and haldi (turmeric), cooking until fragrant.

Add rinsed rice and mung dal, stirring to coat with spices.

Pour in boiling water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until grains are tender, about 25-30 minutes.

Stir in salt and a knob of butter before serving.

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