Some meals don’t need frills—they just need feeling. This humble khichdi, simmered with tender lauki, is the kind of dish that speaks in silences. Light on the body, warm on the soul, and steeped in quiet comfort, it’s perfect for days when all you want is a bowl of something simple, soothing, and made with love.
Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 20 mins | Servings: 2-3
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| Method |
- Take moong dal and rice in a bowl and wash them at least 2 times, then drain the excess water and set aside.
- Take 6 cups of water and soak the rice and dal mixture.
- Peel the bottle gourd or lauki and chop it into small cubes.
- Finely chop the garlic and green chilli.
- In the pressure cooker, add ghee and heat it. Add cumin, asafoetida, green chilli, garlic and 1 sprig of curry leaves.
- Add the chopped bottle gourd pieces and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
- Add the soaked rice and dal mixture and water, about 4 cups, to the rice and dal.
- Add salt and half the quantity of coriander leaves.
- Pressure cook on low to medium heat for 3-4 whistles.
- Switch off and cool until the pressure is completely released.
- Add the coriander leaves and lightly mash the khichdi with the back of the ladle. Add 1 teaspoon of ghee and serve hot with pickle and papad, and some butter milk.
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