Moringa Pumpkin khichdi
When it comes to moringa benefits there are almost too many to count! Moringa leaves can be eaten fresh, dried or cooked. It is considered as powerful immunity booster and helps improve hemoglobin levels.
Ingredients
For Moringa Pumpkin khichdi:
- 1 cup moringa leaves
- 1 cup rice
- 1/2 cup red lentils (Masoor dal)
- 1/2 cup yellow pigeon peas(arhar dal)
- 1 cup chopped pumpkin
- 2 tomatoes (big sized)
- 2 dried red chillies
- 2 green chillies
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida(hing)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp Sambhar masala
- to taste Salt
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 5 cups water
Instructions for preparing Moringa Pumpkin khichdi :
- Wash the moringa leaves 2-3 times.
- wash and soak the rice and lentils.
- Heat a heavy bottom pan ,add ghee.
- Add cumin, mustard seeds, asafoetida, dried red chillies and saute for a while.
- Then add chopped pumpkin and green chillies.
- Add moringa leaves,saute it then cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add dry spices along with salt mix well.
- Add chopped tomatoes then add soaked rice and lentil.
- Mix every thing properly then add water. As water comes to boil cover it and cook for 20 minutes
- This Delicious khichdi can be eaten as a complete meal with curd or any chutney.
Relax & Enjoy !
Courtesy / credit :
Arti Panjwani