Vegetable Dalia Khichdi

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dalia (Broken Wheat)
• 0.5 cup Moong Dal (Split Yellow Lentils)
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1 medium Carrot
• 0.5 cup Green Peas
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 2 tablespoons Ghee (Clarified Butter)
• 4 cups Water
• to taste Salt
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro

Instructions

1. 1Measure 1 cup Dalia (Broken Wheat) and 0.5 cup Moong Dal (Split Yellow Lentils). Place them in a fine-mesh sieve and wash them thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear.
2. 2Prepare your vegetables: finely chop 1 medium Onion, finely chop 1 medium Tomato, and peel and finely chop 1 medium Carrot. Ensure the 0.5 cup Green Peas are ready.
3. 3Place a pressure cooker or a large heavy-bottomed pot on the stove over medium heat (approximately 350°F or 177°C). Add the 2 tablespoons Ghee (Clarified Butter) and let it melt.
4. 4Once the ghee is hot, add the 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds. Let them sizzle and turn golden brown, which should take about 30 seconds.
5. 5Add the 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste to the pot and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
6. 6Add the chopped 1 medium Onion to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the onion turns golden brown.
7. 7Add the chopped 1 medium Tomato, chopped 1 medium Carrot, and 0.5 cup Green Peas to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
8. 8Stir in the 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder and salt to taste. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
9. 9Add the washed 1 cup Dalia (Broken Wheat) and 0.5 cup Moong Dal (Split Yellow Lentils) to the pot. Mix everything together well for 1 minute.
10. 10Pour in the 4 cups Water. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
11. 11If using a pressure cooker, secure the lid and cook for 3-4 whistles on medium-high heat. If using a pot, cover it with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the dalia and lentils are soft and fully cooked. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
12. 12Once cooked, carefully release the pressure from the cooker or remove the lid from the pot. Stir in the 2 tablespoons Cilantro. Serve the Vegetable Dalia Khichdi hot.

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