Khichdi recipe made with dalia(broken wheat).

It's been more than years since I didn't share any recipes!
Whereas many of you know that I started my journey on this platform;
as a food blogger.

In my earlier journal post, I promised that I would share the recipe for my dinner that I made with broken wheat.
Here I am with the recipe of

; But the ingredients I used are distinct from the traditional khichdi.
In India, khichdi is mostly formulated with rice and various lentils.
But today, I am here to share the khichdi recipe;
that I made with broken wheat, yellow lentils, and some seasonal vegetables.
Well! Before I move forward, how can I forget to share the history behind the recipe?

Khichdi is an epic delicacy.
In mythology(Mahabharata and Gita), we can find the name of the food.

During the Mughal dynasty, emperor Jahangir also relished the food;
Besides him, Aurangzeb was also fond of this delicacy.

But did you know! Friends, the word khichdi the word comes from the Sanskrit word

?

Queen Victoria also adores having khichdi.
In Bengali, we pronounce it "Khichuri."

However, the recipe is known by various names in different parts of India and outside of India.
I would say khichdi is an ancient food that has been modified with the time;
but still, people love to enjoy it, especially during the rainy season.

The delicacy is not only tasty but healthy;
because nowadays, people love to follow a diet and evade carbs.

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INGREDIENTS

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Main Ingredients	Miniature	Quantity
Broken wheat(Dalia)		100g.
Yellow lentils		100g.
Clarified butter		1tbsp

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Vegetables	Miniature	Quantity
Carrot		One medium size(diced)
French beans		Julienne(one small bowl)
Green peas		One small bowl(follow the pic)
Cauliflower		Half portion of a full-size flower.
Green chilies		4-5 whole or as per your choice

Spices	Miniature	Quantity
Cumin seeds		1tsp(whole)
Bay leaves		2-3(whole)
Dry red chilies		3-4(whole or as per your taste)
Turmeric powder		1-1/2tsp
Salt		As per require
Sugar		1/2 tsp(optional)
Mustard oil		2tbsp

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PREPARATION METHOD:-

(Blanched and marinated cauliflower pieces)

Foremost, I chopped all the vegetables mentioned in the portion of ingredients. Now, in a bowl, add small pieces of cauliflowers and salt.
Blanch the cauliflowers in warm water;
once done, take them out of the water and place them in another bowl.
Add 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder and set aside.

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Now, place a wide-mouth vessel on a medium flame.
In the meantime, wash yellow lentils until clean water comes out.
Next, add 250ml water to the wide-mouth vessel.

Once the water becomes lukewarm, add washed yellow lentils;
along with all chopped vegetables except blanched cauliflowers.
Here, I would like to share if the lentils are not in quality;
then add vegetables when the lentils are half done;
Otherwise, vegetables will be overcooked and also eliminate the nutrient of vegetables.

I used good-quality yellow lentils,
which took merely ten minutes to boil in the vessel. So, I added vegetables and salt at the beginning;
as you can see in the picture.

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Now, wash dalia(broken wheat) until clean water comes out.

When lentils will be half done;
add washed dalia, turmeric powder, green chilies, and sugar, then mix all ingredients.
Cook for another five minutes on medium flame.

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In between, check the quantity of salt if required;
then add at this stage. Turn off the flame and keep the boiled ingredients aside.

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Place another vessel(wok) on medium flame. Add mustard oil.
Once the oil becomes smoky hot, add blanched cauliflowers and fry until golden.

Once done, transfer them into another vessel where boiled ingredients are kept.

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In the remaining oil;
add bay leaves, broken dry chilis, and whole cumin seeds. Saute for two to three seconds;
Once cumin seeds start crackling, transfer boiled ingredients into the vessel.

Now, combine all ingredients well for another two minutes on low flame.

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Next, add clarified butter and give another mix;
turn off the flame and cover the vessel with a lid.

Keep the vessel covered for another five minutes, and the dalia khichdi is ready to serve with your favorite side dishes like- eggplant fritters, omelet, papad, fried fish, whatever you like.

Please try to make it at home;
especially those who are following the diet. Share your experience through comments. Stay tuned and stay blessed always.