One pot meal is the best option to make cooking easy specifically during a busy weekend. I wanted to make it healthier too.
Spicy Brown rice Masala Kichadi is one such recipe, where all the necessary nutrients are incorporated in one meal. It’s simple yet a healthier meal.
Wash brown rice and moong dal. Soak them together for 30 ââ¬â 45 minutes.
In a pressure pan, heat oil and ghee.
Saute the spices: fennel seeds, cloves, cinnamon stick and bay leaf for few seconds.
Add the cashews and fry for few seconds.
Add green chilies and sliced onions. Fry until onion turns translucent.
Add ginger garlic paste, fry for few seconds until the raw smell wafts away.
Add the tomato and saute until it turns a bit mushy.
Add the vegetables of your choice and the remaining spices. Saute on high flame for few seconds and add 5 ½ cups of water and salt. Allow it to boil.
Taste and check for the spices and salt. Strain the soaked rice and Moong dal in a colander and add them to the boiling liquid. After one boil, close the pan with the lid.
After one whistle, simmer and cook for 8 minutes.
Once the pressure is released completely, open the pan and garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve hot and spicy kichadi with onion or cucumber raita of your choice.
Notes
Adjust the spice according to your taste. I used 2 green chilies as the chilies were very spicy. Increase or decrease according to the chili variety.Soaking of rice and moong dal is necessary.