Moong Dal Kichadi
An interesting story about this recipe. One of my neighbours used to prepare this Andhra special Moong Dal Kichadi. I had it once at her home. It was amazing. It has to be eaten with Raw Tamarind Chutney .Both makes a perfect combination. Though i got the recipe from her, i forgot to note it down. And after some days, we moved to another place and lost her contact. I searched for the recipe all over the net. I couldn't find the recipe similar to which she prepared. I asked her for the recipe in Facebook. She is not a active member in Facebook, so she replied only after some six months.. Prepared this on the next day itself.. The kichadi was very much appetizing. Worth waiting for it!!!
Here is that recipe... And must try this kichadi with Raw Tamarind Chutney..
Recipe For : 2
Preparation Time : 20 minutes
Ingredients:
Basmati rice - 1 cup
Moong Dal - 1/2 cup (Pasi parupu)
Whole Garam Masala - Each 2
Cumin Seeds - 1/4 tsp
Big Onion - 1 (medium size)
Chopped Ginger - 1/2 tsp
Chopped Garlic - 1/2 tsp
Green Chili - 2
Carrot - 1 (medium size)
Potato - 1 (medium size)
Chopped Cabbage - a handful
Water - 5 cups
Salt - As required
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Curry Leaves - few
Oil - 1 tbsp
Procedure:
- Wash Rice and Moong dal well. Soak both together in 5 cups of water
- Chop finely Carrot, Potato and Big onion. Slit Green chilies.
- Heat oil in a cooker. Add whole Garam Masala and Cumin seeds to it.
- When they splutter, add chopped onions, ginger, garlic and green chilies.
- When the onions are translucent, add chopped vegetables.
- Add soaked Rice and Moong dal to the cooker along with the water.
- Add enough salt and Turmeric Powder.
- Cook for a whistle.
- Enjoy your Kichadi with Raw Tamarind Chutney.
