Shahjahani Khichdi by Tarla Dalal

Shahjahani Khichdi, A brilliant khichdi made from rice and moong!

Shahjahani Khichdi

The mughals were known to name certain dishes after themselves to signify where they were invented. A brilliant khichdi made from rice and moong, this preparation is flavoured with whole garam masalas. Freshly grated coconut and cashewnuts are used to add volume and flavoring to the khichdi. Enjoy it with fresh curds, papad and pickle.

Soaking Time: 2 hours
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
3/4 cup basmati rice (chawal)
3/4 cup moong (whole green gram)
1 1/2 tbsp ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
3 cloves (laung / lavang)
1 stick cinnamon (dalchini)
4 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
3 cardamoms
4 to 5 curry leaves (kadi patta)
2 tbsp finely chopped onions
2 tbsp broken cashewnuts (kaju)
1 tbsp freshly grated coconut
salt to taste
1 tsp green chilli paste

For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

For Serving
fresh curd
papad
pickle

Method

1. Clean, wash and soak the rice and moong together for 2 hours. Drain and keep aside.
2. Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds.
3. When the seeds crackle, add the cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, cardamom, curry leaves and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add the cashewnuts and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
5. Add the rice-moong mixture, 3 cups of hot water, coconut, salt and green chilli paste, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
6. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
7. Garnish with coriander and serve immediately with curds, papad and pickle.

[AnuschayRizwan]

AUNTY I love you. I've been watching your recipes since I was a little girl. May you have long healthy life and may you always keep cooking such mouth-watering treats for people like us. much love and respect.

[roadrunner]

This looks good... Is there a way to adapt this recipe to make using brown Basmati instead of white in pressure cooker? Thanks for all your delicious recipes.

[TarlaDalalsKitchen]

Yes but you will have to soak the rice more and it will require more water and takes a little extra time to cook..

[GurjarPratiharSurendr]

Best In Presentation. .




Great Job..👍

[mohmmadwasimmalik]

mene aaj khichdi banaai h aapko dekhkar achha test laga