Zucchini Khichdi

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup basmati rice
• 1/4 cup yellow moong dal
• 1 medium zucchini (about 200 g), grated
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2.5 cups water
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

Preparation

1. Rinse rice and moong dal together until water runs clearer.
2. Heat ghee; bloom cumin seeds, then stir in turmeric.
3. Add grated zucchini; sauté 2 minutes until slightly softened.
4. Mix in rice-dal, salt, and water; bring to a gentle boil.
5. Cover and simmer on low 18–22 minutes until soft and porridge-like.
6. Rest 5 minutes, fluff lightly, garnish with cilantro, and serve.