Lauki Chana Dal Khichdi
Pressure-cooked
- Time
- 35 min
- Serves
- 4
- Calories
- 305 kcal
- Protein
- 13 g
0:00 / 1:30
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About this recipe
Bottle gourd cubes soften into a mild sweetness that prevents this dal-heavy khichdi from tasting austere. Chana dal's earthiness and quick cooking time make it ideal for a one-pot meal, while the lauki adds moisture and a subtle vegetal note. This is a khichdi designed for quiet eating—nothing shouts for attention.
Ingredients
Quantities for 4 servings.
Servings:(recipe makes 4)
Method
- 1Rinse rice and chana dal until the water runs mostly clear; soak 10 minutes if the grain is firm.
- 2Heat oil in a cooker or deep pot, crackle cumin, then cook ginger with turmeric and spice powder for 30 seconds.
- 3Add lauki cubes, rice, chana dal, water and salt; stir well so nothing sticks to the base.
- 4Pressure cook until soft and creamy, then let the pressure drop naturally before opening.
- 5Stir to a soft khichdi texture, finish with coriander and lemon, and serve hot.
About this recipe
Already vegan; lauki keeps the khichdi light while chana dal adds bite and protein.
