I was lazy to go get onions and since there are very few options rather i know very few to cook without onions, I decided to cook
kichadi.But some how the
kichadi idea did not appeal to me much, so decided why not try a different version of
kichadi.So that's how i started.
I chopped up some
methi leaves and decided to make
methi kichadi.As i went on i seemed to be in a very experimental mood, so i added some chopped carrots and beans and onion shoots since i had to get rid of them.That means a few veggies in the
kichadi is not a bad idea at all, that's how i ended up with this recipe....
Ingredients:
Red Chillies : 3
Curry Leaves : 10 leaves
Jeera : 1/2 tsp
Mustard : 1/2 tsp
Turmeric : 1/2 tsp
Rice : 2 bowls(small)
Methi : 2 bowls chopped
Carrots : 1/4 bowl chopped
Beans : 1/4 bowl chopped
Onion shoots : 2 shoots chopped
Moong Dal /Yellow Lentils : 1.5 bowl(small)
Oil : 4 spoons
salt : taste
Method of Preparation:
Heat oil in the cooker.When the oil is hot enough, put some mustard seeds,
jeera, curry leaves, ginger,garlic and red chillies.Once they are a little fried add sliced carrots, beans and onion shoots , now add some
methi leaves and saute it.Now add the washed rice and
moong dal and fry it for a minute/two and then add water.Once water starts boiling add the turmeric and salt and close the lid and let it pressure cook. Once cooked dish it out in a bowl and garnish it with
coriander leaves. You can eat this with cucumber/onion
raitha.
Your
Methi Kichadi is ready to eat!
NOTE:
Methi kichadi is nice just with
methi, you don't have to add other veggies....i was just trying to make it as much nutritious as possible for my 8 month old son who is a fussy eater..:-) !!!
