Vegetable & Paneer Khichdi
A one-pot khichdi of rice, lentils, paneer and vegetables — balanced protein, carbs and micronutrients in an easy-to-digest prenatal comfort meal.
Total Time
35 min
Serves
2 people
Calories
310 kcal
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Fiber5 g
- Calcium180 mg
Ingredients
- Rice – 1/2 cup
- Yellow moong dal – 1/4 cup
- Paneer cubes – 100 g
- Mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, beans) – 1 cup
- Ghee – 1 tbsp
- Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
- Salt – to taste
Instructions
- 1
Wash rice and dal together; soak 15 minutes.
- 2
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add cumin seeds, then vegetables; sauté 2 minutes.
- 3
Add rice, dal, turmeric, salt, and 3 cups water.
- 4
Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
- 5
Once pressure releases, gently fold in paneer cubes and let sit 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Fiber5 g
- Calcium180 mg
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