This Recipe Of Dalia Khichdi Is Perfect For Weight Loss

If you are on a weight loss journey then this recipe of dalia khichdi may just become your best friend.

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Full of nutrients, low on calories, dalia khichdi is a comfort food which can be tweaked according to your tastes, depending upon the vegetables you like. Here the recipe uses carrots and potatoes but you can add any vegetable.

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A comfort recipe which is perfect for those on weight loss spree.
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  • Total Time :30 min
  • Preparation Time : 15 min
  • Cooking Time : 15 min
  • Servings : 3
  • Cooking Level : Low
  • Course: Main Course
  • Calories: 70
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Author: Kishori Sud

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dalia
  • 1 finely chooped medium sized onion
  • 1 to 2 chopped green chilies
  • 1 chopped medium sized tomato
  • ½ cup chopped carrots
  • ½ cup chopped potatoes
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Salt as per taste

Step

  • Step 1 :

    Take a pressure cooker and heat some oil in it.

  • Step 2 :

    Add the cumin seeds to it and once it starts crackling, add in the onion and saute until transparent.

  • Step 3 :

    Fold in the chillies and saute for a few seconds and then add the tomatoes.

  • Step 4 :

    Once the tomatoes becomes a little squishy, add the potatoes and carrots.

  • Step 5 :

    Keep stirring at intervals.

  • Step 6 :

    Rinse the dalia and then add it to the vegetables, stirring for a few minutes on a low flame.

  • Step 7 :

    Add the salt and 4 cups of water.

  • Step 8 :

    Stir and pressure cook on medium flame for 8 whistles or till the dalia is cooked well.

  • Step 9 :

    Let the pressure cooker calm down until safe to open and serve the dalia with a garnishing of coriander leaves.