Ingredients

• 200 g - yellow moong dal
• 200 g - peas (shelled)
• 100 g - broken wheat (dalia/lepsi)
• 2 to 3 medium potatoes (peeled, cubed)
• 2 medium carrots (peeled, cubed)
• 2 to 3 onions (finely chopped)
• 5 to 6 - garlic flakes (chopped finely)
• 2 to 3 medium tomatoes (finely chopped)
• 3 to 4 tbsp - ghee
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 3 to 4 cloves
• 2 whole elaichi
• 5 to 6 pepper whole
• 3 green chillies (chopped)
• 1 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tsp - chilli powder
• 1 tsp - cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp - asafetida
• 1 tbsp - fresh coriander leaves

How to Make Fada Ji Khichdi

• Clean the moong dal and soak for at least 30 minutes.
• Clean the, broken wheat carefully and wash 3-4 times.
• Soak for at least 30-40 minutes.
• In a pressure pan heat ghee.
• Add cinnamon stick, cloves, elaichi, and stir fry.
• Add cumin seed and asafoetida.
• Stir fry add the chopped garlic, chillies, and chopped onions.
• Stir fry till pink, add the chopped tomatoes and saute till soft.
• Now add the moong dal and broken wheat. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the vegetables (carrots, potatoes, peas). Mix well.
• Add salt to taste, turmeric powder, and chillie powder. Mix well.
• Add 5 cups of water and pressure cook on medium flame till about 4 whistles.
• On opening the cooker mix the Khichdi to make it soft.
• Garnish with fresh coriander.
• Serve hot with mango pickle, curd and papad.