Kichdi is a staple in many households and it is introduced early on in a child's diet. Very healthy, and very easy!
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons of rice (basmati rice or long grain rice preferred)
4 tablespoons of small yellow lentils (moong dal)
1 clove
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 green cardamom
2 tablespoons of finely chopped carrots, beans and potato.
Pinch of tumeric powder
You can use any vegetables you like.
1. In a pan, add a teaspoon of oil and add the whole spices.
2. Once fragrant, stir in the rice, lentils and the vegetables. Add the tumeric powder now and stir through.
3. Add half a cup of water and put the lid on and put on medium fire. Keep adding water till the kichdi is cooked. The kichdi is cooked once the lentils are soft and the rice and vegetables come together.
4. Remove the whole spices and mash with a fork and serve.
If you are using a pressure cooker, after closing the lid allow one whistle and turn off the gas. Let the kichdi simmer and open the lid once it has cooled.
