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    Dalia Moong Dal Khichdi | Lentil Broken Wheat Porridge

    Published: Oct 2, 2021 · Modified: Aug 16, 2022 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Dalia Moong Dal Khichdi is a healthy, wholesome & nutritious, flavorful recipe prepared using broken wheat (bulgar), yellow lentil, and vegetables of your choice.

    Dalia Moong Dal Khichdi, One-Pot Lentil Broken Wheat Porridge, Khichri, khichuri Pressure cooker

    This khichdi is a satvik (sattvic) no-onion, no-garlic recipe. In the coastal region of South India, we consume this khichdi during fasting days like Navratri, Ganesh Chaturthi, Ekadashi or Sankashti, or during any vrat or upvas days where there is a restriction on eating food containing onion, garlic, and rice.

    What is khichdi?

    Khichdi or Khichri or Khichuri is a popular Indian & Asian style porridge traditionally prepared using a combination of rice and lentils. It is also considered one of the best solid foods given to babies who have just started chewing food. In South India, khichdi is also prepared in different forms and is popular as Bisi Bele Bath, Pongal, etc.

    Dalia Moong Dal Khichdi, One-Pot Lentil Broken Wheat Porridge, Khichri, khichuri Pressure cooker

    What is Dalia?

    Dalia also known as daliya, bulgar wheat, fada in Gujarati, broken wheat in English, gova kana in Konkani, couscous, burghul, lapsi in Marathi, riffoth, cracked wheat, sambha rava, godhuma rava in Telugu.

    Dalia, the dish prepared below - as it is colloquially referred to - is usually prepared from cracked parboiled groats of different wheat varieties, such as durum wheat. Dalia is high in fiber and protein, with a lower glycemic index.

    Dalia is considered one of the best cereals for babies and toddlers. My boys enjoy this khichdi for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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    Khichdi for Babies and Toddlers

    Dalia Khichidi can be served even for kids (who have started chewing solid food) and toddlers. As my two little boys are khichidi fans, I first make khichdi without adding chilies because they cannot tolerate heat, and once I reserve their portion, I add tempering made with green chilies & red chilies to make our khichdi spicier.

    I have also not added any additional spices except for garam masala powder (curry powder). The combination of lentil with broken wheat and vegetables itself makes this dish flavorful.

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    Ingredients for Dalia Moong Dal Khichdi (One pot lentil broken wheat porridge)

    ½ cup Broken wheat or Dalia
    ½ cup Moong dal or yellow lentil
    2 tablespoon Ghee or oil
    1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
    2 tablespoon Broken cashews
    6 to 8 Curry leaves
    4 to 5 Green beans, chopped
    1 Capsicum or bell pepper, chopped
    1 Potato, finely chopped
    1 Carrot, chopped
    1 Tomato chopped
    ½ cup Green peas (fresh or frozen)
    ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida or Hing
    ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
    1 teaspoon Garam masala powder or Curry powder
    3 ½ cups Water
    Salt, to taste
    2 tablespoon Coriander leaves

    For tempering (optional, to make khichdi spicier)

    2 tablespoon Oil
    2 Green chilies, finely chopped
    2 Red chilies, roughly chopped

    How to make Dalia Moong Dal Khichdi (Fada ni khichdi, Daliya khichuri)

    Pressure Cooker (One pot or One Pan Method)

    Wash and soak moong dal and broken wheat in water for 20 minutes or until you prep your veggies.

    In a pressure cooker, add ghee. Once hot, add cumin seeds. When they splutter, add curry leaves and broken cashews, and saute till cashews become golden in color.

    Now add and veggies of your choice. I have added beans, capsicum, potato, carrots, tomato, and green peas. Saute for a few seconds.

    Add turmeric powder, asafoetida, and garam masala powder, and mix.

    Finally, add washed and soaked moong dal and broken wheat, salt, and 3 ½ cups of water. Check out the video on the making of khichdi.

    Cover the pressure cooker and cook for 3 whistles on medium flame. Let the pressure release naturally.

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    Meanwhile, in another pan, add 1 to 2 tablespoon of oil. Add finely chopped green chilies and red chilies, and saute until green chilies become soft.

    Open the cooker lid after the pressure has been released, and check for salt and consistency. Reserve your kids serving portions before adding chilies. Then add coriander leaves and sauteed chilies, and mix to combine. Serve hot and enjoy for the best taste. If you want a thinner consistency, add hot water and adjust the salt.

    Tips:
    • I have not added any whole garam masala spices. You can add whole spices and powders like sambar powder to make bisi bele bath if desired.
    • You can add oil instead of ghee to make it vegan.
    • If not serving for kids, add green chilies and red chile powder along with cashews and curry leaves.
    • You can substitute yellow lentil with masoor dal (red lentil) or green lentil if desired.
    • If not preparing on fasting days you can even add onion and garlic to the recipe. It tastes even better 🙂
    • I add hing or hing water, whatever is available in my pantry. You can skip hing/asafoetida if you are preparing this recipe on fasting days.
    • Khichdi thickens as it cools down, so adjust to the desired consistency by adding hot water and adjusting salt to taste.

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    Instant Pot Daliya Moong Dal Khichdi or Broken Wheat & Lentil Porridge.

    Press the SAUTE button of your instant pot and add ghee to the steel insert.

    Add cumin seeds and when they splutter, add curry leaves and broken cashews and saute till cashews become golden in color.

    Now add vegetables of your choice. Today, I have added green beans, carrots, capsicum, potato, tomato, and green peas. Saute for a few seconds. I generally add veggies available in my pantry.

    Add turmeric powder, hing (asafoetida), and garam masala powder, and mix.

    Finally, add washed and soaked moong dal and broken wheat, salt, garam masala powder (curry powder), and 3 ½ to 4 cups of water.

    Deglaze your IP by scrubbing the bottom using a spatula. Deglazing helps avoid burning and releases any food stuck at the bottom of the steel insert.

    Press the CANCEL button. Secure the lid with the valve in the sealing position.

    You can cook in PORRIDGE mode by setting the timer for 13 minutes or PRESSURE COOK MODE for 9 minutes.

    Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Then release any remaining pressure. Give a good mix and taste test. If you want a thinner consistency, add hot water at this stage and mix.

    Finally, add coriander leaves and sauteed green chilies (read above in pressure cooker method) and mix. Serve hot and enjoy.

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    How to serve khichdi?

    Khichdi tastes good on its own. But you can serve it with some good raita, salad, or some chips and namkeens too.

    Video recipe for Dalia Moong Dal Khichdi or Lentil & Broken Wheat Porridge

    Detailed recipe for Daliya Moong Dal Khichri or Bulgar Wheat & Lentil Porridge

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    Dalia Moong Dal Khichdi, One-Pot Lentil Broken Wheat Porridge, Khichri, khichuri Pressure cooker

    Dalia Moong Dal Khichdi | One Pot Lentil Broken Wheat Porridge | Fada Ni Khichdi

    Kushi
    Dalia Moong Dal Khichdi is a healthy, wholesome & nutritious, flavorful recipe prepared using broken wheat (bulgar), yellow lentil, and vegetables of your choice.
    This khichdi or Khichuri is a satvik no-onion, no-garlic recipe. In the coastal region of South India, we consume this khichdi during fasting days like Navratri, Ganesh Chaturthi or Sankashti, or during any vrat or upvas days where there is a restriction on eating food containing onion, garlic, and rice.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine Andhra Pradesh, Asian, gujarati, Indian, Karnataka, Maharashtra, north indian, South Indian, Tamil Nadu
    Servings 4
    Calories 402 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup Broken wheat or Dalia
    • ½ cup Moong dal or yellow lentil
    • 2 tablespoon Ghee or oil
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
    • 2 tablespoon Broken cashews
    • 6 to 8 Curry leaves
    • 4 to 5 Green beans , chopped
    • 1 Bell pepper or Capsicum, chopped
    • 1 Potato , finely chopped
    • 1 Carrot , chopped
    • 1 Tomato , chopped
    • ½ cup Green peas (fresh or frozen)
    • ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida or Hing
    • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder or Curry powder
    • 3 ½ cups Water
    • ¾ teaspoon Salt , adjust to taste
    • 2 tablespoon Cilantro or Coriander leaves

    For Tempering (Optional, To Make Khichdi Spicier)

    • 2 tablespoon  Oil
    • 2 Green chilies , finely chopped
    • 2 Red chilies , roughly chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Wash and soak moong dal and broken wheat in water for 20 minutes or until you prep your veggies.
      ½ cup Moong dal, ½ cup Broken wheat

    Pressure Cooker (One Pot Or One Pan Method)

    • In a pressure cooker, add ghee. Once hot, add cumin seeds. When they splutter, add curry leaves, broken cashews, and saute till cashews become golden in color.
      2 tablespoon Ghee, 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds, 6 to 8 Curry leaves, 2 tablespoon Broken cashews
    • Now add and veggies of your choice. I have added beans, capsicum, potato, carrots, tomato, and green peas. Saute for few seconds.
      4 to 5 Green beans, 1 Bell pepper, 1 Potato, 1 Carrot, 1 Tomato, ½ cup Green peas
    • Add turmeric powder, asafoetida, garam masala powder, and mix.
      ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida, ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
    • Finally, add washed and soaked moong dal and broken wheat along with salt and 3 ½ to 4 cups of water. Check out the video on making of khichdi
      ¾ teaspoon Salt, 3 ½ cups Water
    • Cover the pressure cooker and cook for 3 whistles on medium flame. Let the pressure release naturally.
    • Meanwhile, in another pan, add 1 to 2 tablespoon of oil. Add finely chopped green chilies, red chilies, and saute until green chilies become soft.
      2 tablespoon  Oil, 2 Green chilies, 2 Red chilies
    • Open the cooker lid after the pressure has released, check for salt and consistency. Reserve your kids serving portions before adding chilies.
    • Then add coriander leaves, sauteed chilies, and mix to combine. Serve hot and enjoy for the best taste. If you want a thinner consistency, add hot water and adjust salt.
      2 tablespoon Cilantro

    Instant Pot Daliya Moong Dal Khichdi Or Broken Wheat & Lentil Porridge.

    • Press the SAUTE button of your instant pot and add ghee to the steel insert.
      2 tablespoon Ghee
    • Add cumin seeds and when they splutter, add curry leaves, broken cashews and saute till cashews become golden in color.
      1 teaspoon Cumin seeds, 6 to 8 Curry leaves, 2 tablespoon Broken cashews
    • Now add vegetables of your choice. Today, I have added green beans, carrots, capsicum, potato, tomato, and green peas. Saute for few seconds. I generally add veggies available in my pantry.
      4 to 5 Green beans, 1 Bell pepper, 1 Potato, 1 Carrot, 1 Tomato, ½ cup Green peas
    • Add turmeric powder, hing (asafoetida), garam masala powder, and mix.
      ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida, ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
    • Finally, add washed and soaked moong dal and broken wheat, salt, and 3 ½ to 4 cups of water.
      ½ cup Broken wheat, ½ cup Moong dal, ¾ teaspoon Salt, 3 ½ cups Water
    • Deglaze your IP by scrubbing the bottom using a spatula. Deglazing helps avoid burning and releases any food stuck at the bottom of the steel insert.
    • Press the CANCEL button. Secure the lid with the valve in sealing position.
    • You can cook in PORRIDGE mode by setting the timer for 13 minutes or PRESSURE COOK mode for 9 minutes.
    • Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Then release any remaining pressure. Give a good mix and taste test. If you want a thinner consistency, add hot water at this stage and mix.
    • Finally, add coriander leaves and sauteed green chilies (read above in pressure cooker method) and mix. Serve hot and enjoy.
      2 tablespoon Cilantro

    Notes

    • I have not added any whole garam masala spices. You can add whole spices and powders like sambar powder to make bisi bele bath if desired.
    • You can add oil instead of ghee to make it vegan.
    • If not serving for kids, add green chilies and red chile powder along with cashews and curry leaves.
    • You can substitute yellow lentil with masoor dal (red lentil) or green lentil if desired.
    • If not preparing on fasting days you can even add onion and garlic to the recipe. It tastes even better 🙂
    • I add hing or hing water, whatever is available in my pantry. If you are preparing on fasting days where hing is restricted, you can skip it.
    • Khichdi thickens as it cools down, so adjust to the desired consistency by adding hot water and adjust salt to taste.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 13gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 555mgPotassium: 638mgFiber: 11gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4032IUVitamin C: 125mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Louise

      April 29, 2022 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      So comforting and delicious to eat a bowl of! I love that you can dial the spice up or down according to your families taste!

      Reply
    2. Anita

      April 29, 2022 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      I didn't served it with anything else since this was so good on its own. Maybe I'll make some raita for next time.

      Reply
    3. Tayler Ross

      April 29, 2022 at 12:13 pm

      5 stars
      I made this porridge the other day and OMG was it delicious! Packed with flavor.

      Reply
    4. Holley

      April 29, 2022 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      Very interesting! I love trying new and delicious recipes!

      Reply
    5. Beth

      April 29, 2022 at 12:28 pm

      5 stars
      Such a flavorful recipe! We all loved it. Thanks!

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