Zucchini Khichdi (No Onion-Garlic)

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 grated ginger
• 3 cups water
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

Preparation

1. Rinse rice and moong dal together until water runs clearer.
2. Heat ghee; crackle cumin and briefly sauté ginger.
3. Add dal–rice, turmeric, salt, and water; bring to a boil.
4. Simmer covered 12–15 minutes until grains soften.
5. Stir in grated zucchini; cook 5 more minutes until tender and porridge-like.
6. Finish with cilantro; rest 2 minutes before serving.