Authentic Khichdi from my Mom's Kitchen, Healthy and Easy

Today I’m making a very simple Bihari-style khichdi, the kind we cook at home on slow afternoons or rainy evenings. Just rice, yellow moong dal, a basic tadka, and the kind of meal that feels far more satisfying than complicated food. We are pairing this simple, perfectly gooey Rice and Moong Dal Khichdi with a classic Aloo Chokha (spiced mashed potatoes with a punch of raw mustard oil) and a vibrant, zesty Coriander Green Chutney. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 📖 MASTER YOUR SALADS If you want to move beyond basic greens, check out my Healthy Salads E-Book. It features 40+ unique, nutrient-dense recipes and dressings that make healthy eating effortless. 👉 https://school.happybellyfish.com/p/healthy-salads-for-weightloss Every purchase directly supports this channel and helps us keep bringing you deep dives into nutrition. Thank you for your support! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 👕 Get the T-Shirt I'm wearing here: https://happybellyfish.myshopify.com/products/dadi-care-oversized-classic-t-shirt ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 🛒 Ingredients List For the Khichdi: Rice (short-grain works best) - 1/2 cup Yellow Moong Dal - 1/2 cup Tej Patta 2 Clove 5 Cardamom 3 Jeera/Cumin Seeds 1 tsp Turmeric powder (Haldi) - 1/2 tsp Salt - to taste Water - 3 to 5 cups (for that perfect gooey texture) The Tadka: 2 tbsp Ghee, 1/2 Cup Onion, 1-2 Tbsp Green chilies, 1 Tbsp Garlic ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For the Aloo Chokha: Potatoes - 6 Medium / 2 Cups (boiled and peeled) Onion - 1 Cup (finely chopped) Green chilies - 1 Tbsp (finely chopped) Garlic - 1 Tbsp (finely chopped ) Mustard Oil (Kachchi Ghani) - 1 Tbsp (crucial for that authentic Bihari kick!) Salt - to taste ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For the Coriander Chutney: Fresh Coriander leaves - 2 cups Garlic - 3-4 cloves/ 1tsp Green chilies -1 / 1tsp Lemon juice- 1/2 tbsp Salt - to taste Water - a splash (to blend) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ⬇️ WATCH NEXT ⬇️ Olive Oil Dressings That Will Make You Crave Salads https://youtu.be/MGnoChlAhZM BEST Khichdi Recipe | One Pot Rice & Lentil Detox https://youtu.be/4zvlg9nD7tc Superfood Dal! Anti-Inflammatory Spinach Lentil Curry https://youtu.be/bdEbBf3h978 BEST Curry Masterclass https://youtu.be/psrRIBkjHB0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🛒 *MY KITCHEN TOOLS (Affiliate Links):* (Disclaimer: These are Amazon affiliate links which provide a small commission to this channel via anything purchased via these links) ✅ Smart Cooker Indian Cooking (IN): https://amzn.to/4cHM89n ✅ Instant Pot 321 6 Litre US: https://amzn.to/3xvKgyG ✅ Instant Pot 321 6 Litre India: https://amzn.to/4cdq2sE ✅ Stainless steel Pan India : https://amzn.to/40XmCWD ✅ Food Processor / Blender India: https://amzn.to/4cRUv0O ✅ Heavy Frying Pot / Cast Iron India: https://amzn.to/4ehx6ID ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👇🏽 LET'S CONNECT! Subscribe to weekly recipes: https://happybellyfish.com/subscribe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happybellyfish Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/happybellyfish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happybellyfish/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🕒 CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:44 - Prepping Rice & Yellow Moong Dal 01:09 - Rice and lentils that work 01:55 - Making the Khichdi 03:59- Making Fresh Coriander Green Chutney 05:29- Adding more water to Khichdi 06:15 - Preparing the Classic Aloo Chokha 09:17 - The Ultimate Desi Tadka (Ghee & Cumin) 10:30 - Plating & Taste Test! #Khichdi#BihariKhichdi #KhichdiChokha #ComfortFood #IndianRecipes #AlooChokha #GreenChutney #HomeCooking #OnePotMeal #HealthyRecipes