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Saturday, September 24, 2016

U for Urad Dal Khichdi



This is one of those dishes where I had zero expectations before the preparation but ended up falling in love once I tasted it. It was similar to the dry version pulagam I make and I told my husband that this is going to be made regularly here after. I enjoyed this simple, filling and nutritious dish with peanut chutney as I do with pongal / pulagam. The rice and urad dal can be cooked together or separately. Urad dal / black gram leaves dark colored liquid when cooked and so I decided to cook both separately so that the final dish still looks white.The original recipe used rice and uard dal in equal ratio but I reduced the black gram ratio when I cooked the khichdi assuming that black gram may dominate the dish. However I realized that the equal ratio would be good as well.

 Ingredients: (2 to 3 servings)
1/4 to 1/2 cup whole, black gram / sabut urad dal
1/2 cup Basmati rice
2 tsp. ghee
1 tsp. cumin seeds
3 dried red chillies, broken into bits
Salt to taste

Preparation:
* Soak black gram in water for about 4 hours. Drain and wash until the water is clear. 
* Rinse and soak basmati rice in water for about 10 minutes. This step is optional.

The cooking part:
* Pressure cooking is the best method to cook the beans faster. Add the black gram and water to a pressure cooker and cook for 4 to 5 whistles and turn off the stove. The ratio of black gram to water is 1:2, while pressure cooking. It doesn't matter if extra water is added since it can be drained later.
If cooking in a sauce pan, add black gram and water and cook it on medium flame, intermittently stirring and adding water as needed. The ratio of beans and water doesn't matter here. Cook until the beans soften but still hold a firm shape.
* Drain any extra water present and rinse the cooked black gram in a colander and keep aside.
* Similarly, drain the soaked water from the rice and pressure cook it adding a cup of water for 3 whistles. Where as if cooking rice in a sauce pan, add rice and water in the ratio of 1:2. For the above quantity of rice, bring a cup of water to a boil in a sauce pan and add the rice. Cover and cook on lowest setting of heat. Do not be tempted to stir the rice while cooking. It would be done in 15 to 20 minutes.
* Let the cooked rice sit for about 30 minutes or so, before using it in khichdi so that each grain stands separately in the final dish. If the rice is used immediately after cooking, it would clump while mixing.
* Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds and red chillies. When the cumin seeds start to turn brownish, add the drained black gram, rice and salt. Mix with a spatula to combine.
* Serve with a hot Indian style pickle and yogurt on the side. I also served some peanut chutney. 

Recipes so far in A - Z Rice Dishes,  
A for Achaari Chole Pulao
B for Bhuna Khichuri
C for Chintapandu Pulihora
D for Dindigul Thalapakatti Veg Biryani
E for Ellorai / Ellotharai  
F for Fodnicha Bhaat 
G for Gongura Pulihora 
H for Hare Moong ki Chaaswaali Khichdi 
I for Iyengar Style Kadambam 
J for Jodhpuri Vegetable Pulao 
K for Kaju - Karivepaku Annam 
L for Lilva Khichdi
M for Mamidikaaya - Kobbari Pulihora 
N for Narali Bhaat
O for Oliya 
P for Peas Pulao 
Q for Qabooli Biryani 
R for Ram Pulao / Rajasthani Gatte Ka Pulao
S for Spinach layered Biryani
T for Tawa Pulao 

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14 comments:

vaishali sabnani said...

Suma tjis sounds very delicious . We make a similar khichdi with green moong dal which looks pink if i do not add anything citric to it . I am sure the same rule shall apply . Use a pinch of phitkari while you boil . The rice will maintain their original color .

MySpicyKitchen said...

Khichdi looks flavorful. The bowls and set is beautiful and rice is every more tempting with urad peaking out of white rice.

Gayathri Kumar said...

I once made ven pongal with urad dhal and loved it so much. Need to try this kichdi..

Kalyani said...

I have used broken black gram (with the black skin on) to make kanjivaram idlis / Adai. Now this dish is tempting :))

Priya Suresh said...

Such a nutritious and healthy khichdi, fantastic dish to give a try definitely. Quite an interesting one from the usual khichdis.

Harini R said...

A unique rice dish for sure. I shall bookmark and make it soon. The pictures look very tempting.

Srividhya said...

amazing pick for U and that color combo is super awesome.

Nalini's Kitchen said...

Same kind rice preparation is often made in our households.Simple yet delicious and comforting meal..

Smruti Ashar said...

Khichdi with urad dal looks super tempting!

Pavani said...

Such a simple and protein rich rice dish. Looks hearty and comforting.

cookingwithsapana said...

My mom makes this Khichdi on Makar Sankranti. Looks so yummy.

Archana said...

I have heard of chana dal ki khichidi. This urid dal khichidi is new to me. Looks and sounds delicious.

Sandhya Ramakrishnan said...

Such a new dish with Urad dal and that too the whole ones. Love to see different recipes with different lentils. Makes them stand out.

Srivalli said...

I remember Athamma making it for her breakfast as Urad dal is so healthy..very good option..