The best part is that Chana Dal Khichdi can also be served to toddlers and children. For all those who are looking for simple and delicious vegan and gluten free Indian lunch recipes, this chana dal pulao recipe is worth bookmarking. In a Punjabi household, chana dal khichdi is often prepared for lunch along with tasty garnishes and condiments. After an indulgent breakfast, light and easy-to-digest dishes like chana dal khichdi are an inviting sight.
It is such a simple recipe that even novice cooks can make it in no time. All you need to remember before making this recipe is that you need to soak the dal for a few hours before making the khichdi. You should also soak the rice for an hour. It can also be packed for the lunch box along with raita and salad. Perfect for a lazy weekend lunch or a busy weekend night. You can easily make this Indian lunch recipe in less than half an hour and make a boring day brighten up!
It is prepared in a pressure cooker. But in case the pressure cooker is not available, you can also make it in an Instant Pot. This lunch recipe is sure to be a treat for you and your family for lunch.
prescription:
for 4 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 seat
1/2 cup chana dal (Bengal gram division)
2 medium onions finely chopped
2 green chiles finely chopped
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons of cooking oil
Method:
To make Chana Dal Pulao, first wash and soak the rice in enough water.
Similarly, clean, wash and soak the sparkler gram in water for at least 1 hour.
Next, heat the oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and sauté for a few seconds. Add the chopped onion, green chiles and sauté until the onion is browned.
Add salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and sauté again for a few seconds.
Now drain the soaked Bengal gram dal and add it to the pressure cooker along with 1 cup of water.
Pressure cook the dal for two whistles over medium heat. Put out the fire. Allow the steam to release naturally from the pressure cooker.
Open the lid, add the water-soaked rice and stir to combine.
Now add enough water in the pressure cooker to cook the rice.
Reduce heat to low and allow rice to simmer.
Turn off the heat and cover the pressure cooker with a lid. Let the pulao rest in this mode for 5 to 10 minutes.
Open the pressure cooker lid and fluff the rice with a fork or spoon.
Serve Chana Dal Khichdi along with raita, green chutney, papad and salad.
