Oats Khichdi

Step 1

In a 2 litre pressure cooker, first heat ghee. Then add tej patta and cumin seeds. Stir to mix. Let the cumin seeds crackle.

Step 2

Add chopped onions.

Step 3

Stirring often sauté onions till they turn translucent and soften.

Step 4

Then add finely chopped ginger and green chilies. Mix and sauté for a few seconds.

Step 5

Next add chopped tomatoes and sauté until they soften.

Step 6

Add the chopped mix veggies. You can add veggies of your choice. Sauté veggies for a minute.

Step 7

Then add moong dal which has been rinsed in water a few times. Mix very well.

Step 8

Next add oats. If you prefer, you can rinse the oats a few times with water and set aside before adding it to the sautéed ingredients.

Step 9

Also add turmeric powder and kashmiri red chili powder.

Step 10

Mix very well and add water. Season with salt and mix again. Check the taste of water and it should taste a bit salty.

Step 11

Cover the cooker with its lid and pressure cook on medium heat for 7 to 8 minutes.

Step 12

When pressure settles down on its own, then only remove the lid and stir the oats khichdi.

Step 13

Serve oats khichdi hot or warm with a garnish of chopped coriander leaves. You can accompany some salad, pickle, raita, yogurt or drizzle some lemon juice on top of it.

Step 14

Oats khichdi is best had hot. On cooling the consistency thickens and can become lumpy. If there are any leftovers add some water to the khichdi in a saucepan or small pot to get desired consistency. Heat on a low heat on the stovetop and break the lumps (if any) carefully with a spoon as the khichdi warms or gets heated on the stovetop.