Ingredients

• 1 cup - moong, wash and soak for 3-4 hours
• 3/4 cup - rice, wash and soak for 1/2 hour
• 1 cup - peeled and chopped bottle gourd
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp - coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp - cumin seeds powder
• 1/2 tsp - garam masala
• 2 green chillies, chopped
• Salt as per taste
• 1 tbsp - oil
• 5-6 curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp - cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp - mustard seeds
• 2 tbsp - ghee

How to Make Moong Khichdi

• Pressure cook moong up to whistle
• Cook rice and separate it out
• Heat oil either in a large heavy saucepan or directly in the pressure cooker (without water).
• Add the seeds, green chillies and curry leaves
• Add bottle gourd and all the masala
• Saute for 4-5 minutes
• Add moong and rice
• Add a glass of water
• Either cover and allow to be cooked till everything is blended well
• Or if using cooker, cover and cook to 2 whistles
• Add 2 tbsp ghee (optional) and stir gently. Garnish with coriander
• Serve hot