Healing Moong Dal Khichdi (No-Oil Comfort Bowl)

Why Moms Love It:

This moong dal khichdi is light on the stomach but full of nutrition — perfect for busy moms, postpartum recovery, or when you just need a hug in a bowl.
Made without oil or ghee, this version still tastes heavenly and supports digestion, immunity, and energy levels.

🛒 Ingredients:

• ½ cup yellow moong dal (washed and soaked 15 mins)
• ½ cup rice OR millet (like barnyard/kodo/little millet)
• 1½ cups chopped vegetables (carrot, beans, bottle gourd, spinach — whatever you have!)
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (optional)
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• Salt to taste
• 4 cups water
• Optional: pinch of asafoetida (hing), curry leaves, coriander for garnish

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🥄 Method:

1. Prep:
   Wash and soak the dal and rice/millet for 15 mins. Chop all your veggies.
2. Pressure Cook:
   In a pressure cooker, combine:
   • Soaked dal + rice
   • Chopped veggies
   • Turmeric, salt, cumin, ginger
   • 4 cups water
     Close lid and cook for 3–4 whistles.
3. Let It Settle:
   Allow the pressure to release naturally. Open, mash lightly, and check consistency. Add hot water if needed.
4. Garnish (optional):
   Add chopped coriander or a dash of lemon juice before serving. Moms in postpartum can add a spoon of cow ghee if advised.

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Health Benefits:

• 💪 Protein-Rich from moong dal
• 🌾 Gut-Friendly and easy to digest
• 🧘‍♀️ Cleanses & Calms the system
• 🍼 Lactation-Safe and nourishing
• 💚 No Oil, No Onion, No Garlic — pure sattvic