Dalia Khichdi Recipe Daliya Khichdi

Usually, the Indian dal khichdi is made with rice and lentil. I have got for you a delicious khichdi recipe that has zero rice. The key ingredient of this khichdi is broken wheat or dalia (as we call it in Hindi). In Gujarati Cuisine, this khichdi is known as fada ni khichdi. Reasons To LOVE This Dalia Khichdi

protein, fibre-packed healthy meal wholesome, fulfilling, and nourishing easy to make in a pressure cooker or instant pot pure vegetarian and possibly vegan (skip ghee)

About Broken Wheat (Dalia)

Dalia is a cracked or broken wheat (bulgur wheat) prepared by coarsely milling whole wheat grains. It is derived from the fibrous husk of the wheat grain and is considered highly nutritious because:

It has five times more fibre than other processed grains It is beneficial for those on a high protein and low carb diet. It is a rich source of magnesium and iron It keeps you full for a longer duration.

Broken Wheat is not a gluten-free grain. But it is vegetarian and a plant-based vegan ingredient used to make upma or sweet porridge (meetha dalia).

Other Ingredients

Moong Dal: The yellow moong dal gives the perfect texture and taste to the khichdi. Vegetables: From carrots, beans, broccoli, potato, and green peas, to mushrooms and green leafy vegetables, you can add a variety of veggies to this dalia khichdi. Ghee: I have used ghee (clarified butter) to cook this khichdi. You can use coconut, vegetable, or olive oil to make a vegan and dairy-free khichdi. Seasoning: Salt, red chili powder, turmeric, and fresh coriander.

Serving Suggestion

Dalia Khichdi is best enjoyed fresh and piping hot with a flavoursome bowl of mint raita, kachumber salad, papad, and homemade mango pickle. My favourite side dishes with khichdi are masala potato fry and Gujarati Kadhi. Store the leftover khichdi in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 – 2 days. Add ⅛ to ¼ cup of water to the khichdi while reheating to get the desired consistency. You can reheat dalia khichdi on a stovetop or microwave.