Today, we move to a Main course from Rajasthan adapted from Sanjeev Kapoor's Video. Panchkuti Dal Khichdi and Dahi wale Aloo . To most familiar with Khichdi, its a great comfort food, and this combo was well received by the husband, who's a fan of all Khichdis.
Its also proteinicious with many lentils going into this, and a side dish gravy which is also protein rich - a great option for those living alone or in hostel / dorms (which allow cooking) or even those lazy Sunday brunch or a weekday / weekend brunch or dinner alternative.
Whatever your reason, do make this one pot meal once and savour it. Am sure you would love it 🙂 As always, don't skimp on Ghee for your khichdi.
I have made the entire meal satvik (onion and garlic free), but you may add garlic if you wish.
More Khichdi and One Pot Meal options:
Fada Nu Khichdi (Broken wheat Khichdi)
Menthye Bataani Bhaath (Fenugreek leaves and peas rice)
Veg Au Gratin (Low fat version)
Achaari Pulav (pickle flavoured rice)
Dindigul Thalapakatti Veg Biryani
Prep time :10 mins, Cooking time : 15 mins (slightly more if you are not using Pressure cooker) ; Serves : 2
Protein sources : Mixed lentils
You would Need:
- Raw rice (I used short grained, you may also use Basmati) - 1 cup
- Mixed lentils - Masoor, Toor, Moong, Split green (with the skin), Channa - all 3 tablespoon each
- ghee - 1 tsp + 1 tsp
- turmeric - ⅛ tsp
- whole spice - Cloves, cardamom, bay leaf - 1 or 2 each
- Salt - to taste
- Whole peppercorn - 10 to 12
- Cumin /jeera seeds - ½ TBSP
- Asafoetida - ⅛ teaspoon (skip for GF version)
- slit green chillies - 2 nos
How to make
- Wash and Soak the rice and lentils separately for 10 mins.
- Heat the ghee (1 tsp) in a pan, saute the spices, add the turmeric, cumin and hing / asafoetida.
- Now add the washed and drained dal and rice and saute for 2 mins.
- Add 3 cups of hot water and salt, and cook covered till soft.
- Saute the green chillies in the remaining ghee and add to the Khichdi.
- Cook for 2-3 mins more and serve hot with Papads , Cucumber Pickleand Dahi Wale Aloo 🙂
Dahi Wale Aloo: a GF side dish to serve with the Khichdi - Goes well with Parathas too.
Prep time : 15 mins, Cook time : 10 mins, Serves : 2
Protein sources : Besan (Gramflour) and Yoghurt
What you need:
- Boiled Potatoes - 2 nos
- yoghurt - ¼ cup
- Besan / Gram flour - 2 tsp
- Salt - to taste
- Oil - 1 tsp
- Cumin seeds - ½ tsp
- Broken red chillies - 2 nos.
Method:
- In a pan, add oil, splutter cumin seeds, add potatoes, and red chillies. Saute for 2 mins. Whisk the curd well and add the gram flour.
- Add this mixture to the sautéed potatoes. Let it cook on low- medium heat for 4-5 mins till oil leaves the top. Now add salt.
- Serve hot with Panchkuti Khichdi, Mango pickle and roasted papad
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vaishali sabnani says
Khichadi and Aloo are a combo which is followed by Sindhi's too and it is a hit combo . I am sure this one must be amazing too . Need to try khichadi with different lentils .
Sharmila kingsly says
Kichandi and Dahi aloo are way delicious combo..
Srividhya says
oh my god mixed lentil khichi and dahi aloo sounds like an amazing combo. Great you posted both. Thanks for the share.
Priya Suresh says
Dal khichdi and dahi aloo what an incredible combination, both looks delicious and comforting as well.
Unknown says
Am attracted towards the dhai wale aloo. A best recipe with rotis too - Anlet Prince ( http://www.Annslittlecorner.com )
Gayathri Kumar says
That is an awesome platter Kalyani. What a better way to start the day than this protein rich dish!
Srivalli says
Sounds like a fantastic combination Kalyani..If kids love this, then it makes it so easy to repeat this right..
Archana says
Delicious combo Kalyani. I love the simplicity of the food. Is this a new layout? This is awesome.
Sowmya :) says
Comfort food served with more comfort food is a blessing indeed. I can see this is a perfect weekend lunch followed by a lengthy siesta!
Preeti says
Khichdi looks delicious with curd aloo.
cookingwithsapana says
Such a wonderful combination, bookmarking to try after Navratri. Btw can I make those dahi aloo without besan for Navratri?
Kalyani says
Thanks :)) I think u can try it without besan too, sapana ! Let me know how you guys liked it
Mayuri Patel says
I make khichdi every week so make different varieties. I love your panchkuti khichdi... and the dahi aloo looks so tempting.
Unknown says
You managed 2 recipes in one post :). I would have definitely posted it as 2 recipes. Kichdi and dahi potato is a superb combo.