QUICK WEIGHT LOSS VEGETABLE DALIYA KHICHDI
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Vegetable daliya khichdi is a wholesome and nutritious dish made with broken wheat (daliya), moong dal, and a variety of vegetables. It is a great option for a quick and healthy weight loss meal as it is low in calories, high in fiber, and packed with essential nutrients.
Daliya is a good source of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and helps in maintaining a healthy weight. Moong dal adds protein and essential nutrients to the khichdi. The addition of vegetables like carrots, capsicum, onions, and tomatoes not only enhances the taste but also provides vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup daliya (broken wheat)
- 1/4 cup moong dal (split green gram)
- 1 small carrot, finely chopped
- 1 small capsicum, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon ghee or cooking oil
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Rinse the daliya and moong dal under running water and soak them together for 15-20 minutes. Then, drain the water.
- Heat ghee or cooking oil in a pressure cooker or deep pan over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Then, add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
- Add chopped carrots, capsicum, soaked daliya, moong dal, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Mix well to combine.
- Add water and give it a stir. If using a pressure cooker, close the lid and cook for 3-4 whistles. If using a pan, cover and cook until the daliya and dal are cooked and soft (approximately 20-25 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Once cooked, let the pressure release naturally if using a pressure cooker. If using a pan, remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Open the pressure cooker or pan and mix the khichdi well. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if desired.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve the vegetable daliya khichdi hot.
TIPS
- You can add other vegetables like peas, beans, or spinach to the khichdi for more variation and nutrition.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste preferences. You can add more or less garam masala powder or include other spices like cumin powder or coriander powder.
- For a richer flavor, you can temper the khichdi with some ghee, cumin seeds, and whole spices like cinnamon, cloves, or cardamom before adding the vegetables and daliya.
- If you don’t have a pressure cooker, you can cook the khichdi in a regular deep pan or pot. Just make sure to cover it and cook on low heat until the daliya and dal are cooked through.
- Feel free to customize the khichdi by adding herbs like fresh coriander or mint leaves for added freshness and aroma.
- This vegetable daliya khichdi can be enjoyed as a healthy breakfast, lunch, or dinner option for weight loss or as a light and nutritious meal during fasting days.
NUTRITION VALUE
- Calories: 200-250 kcal
- Protein: 8-10 grams
- Fat: 3-4 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35-40 grams
- Fiber: 6-8 gram
