Deep Indian Kitchen | Khichdi | Moong Dal Chhilka

Moong Dal Khichdi, also known as Chilka Moong Dal Khichdi is a one pot Satvik meal that is free from heavy spices and masala or oil.

What is Khichdi?

For those who are not aware of Khichdi , it is a (kind of) stew made with rice, lentils or any other grains, with or without vegetables. It is free from any masala and is prepared in a very simple way. There are different types of Khichdi depending on the type of grain and lentil used. Moong /Dal Khichdi is the basic form of Khichdi which is made with Moong Dal(Split Yellow Moong or Split Green Moong). Both the variety of moong dal are very nutritious and light on stomach. Though both have different benefits for the body.

Benefits..

Khichdi has been the comfort food for Indians since ancient times and has found it’s mention in ancient texts. It’s ayurvedic benefits are known to everyone. In India Khichdi is the first whole food that is fed to babies(Split Yellow Moong Khichdi and Green Moong dal Khichdi). It is consumed by people who go on detox ayurvedic diets, low fat diets or low sugar diets.