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broccoli khichdi

Broccoli Khichdi for Babies

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Rice
  • 1/2 cup Moong Dal/Toor Dal
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 Green chilli
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 cup Broccoli Florets
  • 1/2 tbsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 small Potato
  • A handful Coriander leaves
  • 3-5 cup water
  • As required salt
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds asafoetida
  • 1/2 tsp asafoetida

Instructions

  • Wash the broccoli thoroughly under running water. Separate the florets.
  • Boil water in a saucepan with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder. Turn off the heat, add the broccoli florets, and let them sit for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Chop the potato, onion, garlic, green chili, and tomato.Rinse the rice and moong dal together, then soak them in water for 10 minutes. After soaking, drain the water.
  • In a pressure cooker, add the soaked rice and dal, chopped potato, ⅛ teaspoon of turmeric powder, required salt, and 4 cups of water. Close the lid and cook on medium flame for 3-4 whistles. Set aside.
  • Then, add onions and sauté until golden brown.Once the onions become transparent, add the tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes lose their raw smell and become mushy.
  • Meanwhile, pulse the broccoli florets in a food processor for 2-3 seconds until minced, but not smooth.
  • Add the minced broccoli to the pan with a little salt. Mix well and cook on low-medium flame for 5 minutes or until the broccoli is cooked. Turn off the heat. Open the pressure cooker, and mix the broccoli-onion-tomato mixture with the cooked rice and dal.
  • Stir gently until well incorporated. Garnish with coriander leaves and add a drizzle of ghee if desired. Serve warm.