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Pumpkin and Fenugreek Khichdi
A soothing and grounding khichdi perfect for balancing Vata-Pitta doshas. This recipe uses easily accessible ingredients to create a nutritious and delicious meal.
Author: Ayurveda Veggie
Suitable Body Types
Cooking Times
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Categories
Lunch
Dinner
Light Meal
Ayurvedic
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin, cubed
- 1/2 cup fenugreek leaves (methi), chopped
- 1/2 cup basmati rice
- 1/4 cup moong dal (split yellow lentils)
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- Ghee or coconut oil for cooking
- Water
Nutritional Value
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Protein: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fat: 5g
- Fiber: 8g
Instructions
- Rinse the rice and moong dal thoroughly.
- Heat ghee or coconut oil in a pot. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add grated ginger and minced garlic and sauté for a minute.
- Add turmeric powder and coriander powder and sauté briefly.
- Add the cubed pumpkin and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the rinsed rice and moong dal. Stir well.
- Add water (about 2.5 cups) to the pot. The water level should be 1 inch above the ingredients.
- Bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice and dal are cooked and the pumpkin is tender.
- Add the chopped fenugreek leaves during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve hot.
Ayurvedic Benefits
Suitable Body Types
- 1 cup pumpkin, cubed
- 1/2 cup fenugreek leaves (methi), chopped
- 1/2 cup basmati rice
- 1/4 cup moong dal (split yellow lentils)
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- Ghee or coconut oil for cooking
- Water