Description
This wholesome Oats Khichdi recipe is a healthy and comforting weight loss meal that combines oats and moong dal with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, cooked to perfection in a pressure cooker. Ideal for a nutritious, filling dish that’s light on calories yet rich in flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Tempering
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- Pinch of hing (asafoetida)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 green chilli, slit
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 4 beans, chopped
- 3 tbsp peas
- 1 carrot, chopped
Spices and Pulses
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup moong dal (soaked for 20 minutes)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare tempering: Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pressure cooker. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, and a pinch of hing. Let the tempering splutter to release the flavors.
- Sauté aromatics: Add finely chopped half an onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, and 1 slit green chilli to the cooker. Sauté them slightly until fragrant.
- Cook tomatoes: Add the chopped tomato and sauté until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy, blending nicely with the aromatics.
- Add vegetables: Add 4 chopped beans, 3 tbsp peas, and 1 chopped carrot. Sauté for about a minute to combine all the flavors.
- Spice it up: Add ½ tsp turmeric powder, ½ tsp red chilli powder, and 1 tsp salt. Continue sautéing until the spices become aromatic and well incorporated.
- Roast dal: Add the soaked ½ cup moong dal and roast it for a minute with the vegetable-spice mixture to enhance the flavor.
- Add oats and water: Pour in 1 cup rolled oats and 4 cups water, mixing everything well for even cooking.
- Pressure cook: Cover the pressure cooker and cook on medium heat for 1 whistle, which ensures the dal and oats are cooked perfectly.
- Mix and adjust consistency: Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and stir the khichdi thoroughly, adjusting the consistency if needed by adding a little water or cooking further.
- Garnish: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves for freshness and aroma.
- Serve: Enjoy the oats khichdi hot, accompanied ideally by raita and pickle for a complete meal experience.
Notes
- Soaking the moong dal for 20 minutes helps reduce cooking time and improves digestibility.
- Adjust water quantity to achieve desired khichdi consistency—more water for a porridge-like texture, less for thicker khichdi.
- Ghee can be substituted with oil for a lower calorie option, but ghee adds distinctive flavor.
- This dish is perfect as a light dinner or comforting lunch aimed at weight loss.
- Pressure cooking ensures faster cooking and soft texture without prolonged stovetop simmering.
- Serve with raita or pickle to enhance the taste and add contrasting flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: Oats Khichdi, Healthy Khichdi, Weight Loss Recipe, Moong Dal Khichdi, Indian Healthy Recipes, Pressure Cooker Khichdi
