High-Protein Moong Dal Vegetable Khichdi
A light, easy-to-digest khichdi of moong dal, rice and colourful vegetables — a balanced prenatal meal rich in protein, fibre and essential nutrients.
Total Time
35 min
Serves
2 people
Calories
340 kcal
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Calories340 kcal
- Protein14 g
- Carbohydrates48 g
- Fat8 g
- Fibre8 g
Ingredients
- ½ cup moong dal
- ¼ cup rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- 1 tsp ghee
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- Salt to taste
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the moong dal and rice, then combine them with the vegetables in a pressure cooker.
- 2
Add ghee, cumin, turmeric, salt, and water. Cook until soft and well blended.
- 3
Serve warm, garnished with fresh coriander.
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Calories340 kcal
- Protein14 g
- Carbohydrates48 g
- Fat8 g
- Fibre8 g
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