Description
A traditional Indian dish made with rice, lentils, and mixed vegetables, seasoned with spices for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup split moong dal (yellow lentils)
- 2–3 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, green beans, etc.)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2–3 green chilies, slit
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 3–4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
- Coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice and split moong dal until the water runs clear, drain and set aside.
- Heat ghee or oil in a heavy pot, add cumin seeds and let them sizzle until fragrant.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent and slightly golden.
- Stir in grated ginger and slit green chilies, sauté for about a minute.
- Add mixed vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the rinsed rice and dal, sprinkle with turmeric powder and salt.
- Pour in 3-4 cups of water, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Notes
Adjust the water quantity for preferred consistency. Serve with yogurt or pickles for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg