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Here are some of the benefits of eating khichdi :
Nutritious: Khichdi is a complete protein that packs a nutritional punch. It contains vitamin B, potassium, phosphorus, folic acid, manganese, and all the essential amino acids .
Easy to digest: Khichdi is considered a good meal that soothes your stomach. It is easy to digest and is a comfort food for many .
Helps manage blood sugar levels: Khichdi has a low glycemic index, which means it does not cause a sudden spike in blood sugar levels. This makes it an ideal food for people with diabetes 13.
Good for gut health: Khichdi is super beneficial for your gut and digestive system. It cleanses and rejuvenates your system, can help improve liver function and fight conditions like ulcers and acidity .
Anti-inflammatory properties: Cooking khichdi with anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric (haldi) and cumin (jeera) can upgrade its healing properties.
Here is a recipe for Moong Dal Khichdi:
Ingredients:
1 cup rice
1/2 cup moong dal
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
1 tbsp ghee
Salt to taste
Instructions:
Rinse the rice and moong dal separately under water several times until the water runs clear. Soak them together for 15-20 minutes.
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
Add the soaked rice and moong dal to the pressure cooker along with turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, and salt.
Add 3 cups of water and mix well.
Pressure cook for 3 whistles on medium flame.
Once the pressure releases naturally, open the lid and give it a good stir.
