As the days get shorter and chillier, we just wish to snuggle up in a blanket and forget all about our work, right? Add a warm bowl of your favourite comfort food to the equation and you've got yourself a classic winter experience right there! We don't know about you, but we sure have some favourites when it comes to comforting winter foods - and the easy and delicious homemade khichdi stands quite high on that list! A soothing medley of rice, lentils, ghee and some common Indian spices, this one-pot meal is undoubtedly one of the most popular wholesome meals for chilled winter nights and days. But don't get deceived by its simplicity; you can easily amp up the dish with different ingredients like seasonal vegetables and some extra dollops of ghee. Since winter is the season for fresh and delicious vegetables, why not try making a nourishing masala vegetable Khichdi for those chilled nights.
Khichdi is one of the easiest dishes to make
We've got to agree; the seasonal varieties of fruits and vegetables available during winter are irresistible, to say the least! From crunchy carrots to refreshing matar and the delicious winter gobhi, every single of these vegetables can be added to this masala vegetable khichdi to enhance the taste and health quotient of the dish by doubles! Here is how you can make this easy dish a home:
How To Make Masala Vegetable Khichdi l Easy Masala Vegetable Khichdi Recipe:
In a pressure cooker, heat ghee and add whole spices. Once they start to sizzle, add chopped onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, and chopped vegetable sand mix until the vegetables are slightly soft. Add the powdered masalas like haldi, red chilli powder and salt, mix the rice and add water. Pressure cook for 5 whistles, garnish with freshly chopped coriander and a spoonful of ghee and serve hot!
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