Fenugreek (Methi) & Moong Dal Khichdi
A gentle fenugreek and moong dal khichdi — fenugreek is a traditional galactagogue, and moong dal offers easy-to-absorb protein for new mothers.
Total Time
35 min
Serves
2 people
Calories
320 kcal
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Fiber4 g
- Iron2.8 mg
Ingredients
- Rice – 1/2 cup
- Yellow moong dal – 1/2 cup
- Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Ghee – 1.5 tbsp
- Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
- Asafoetida (hing) – a pinch
- Salt – to taste
Instructions
- 1
Wash rice and dal together; soak 15 minutes.
- 2
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker; add cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, and hing.
- 3
Add rice, dal, turmeric, salt, and 3 cups water.
- 4
Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles until soft and porridge-like.
- 5
Serve warm with an extra spoon of ghee on top.
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Fiber4 g
- Iron2.8 mg
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