Red Rice Khichdi

Red Rice Khichdi is a wholesome meal loaded with nutrition which satisfies your taste buds and also is an ideal meal for your fast days.

Nutritional benefits:

Rice serves as the instant source of energy. Beetroot provides you with fibre, iron, potassium, folate and Vitamin C which is good for skin and further acts as an antioxidant.

Ingredients:

• 20 grams cooked rice
• 3-4 garlic cloves
• 3-4 sprigs of curry leaves
• 20 grams onion
• 10 grams beetroot (grated)
• 1inch cinnamon stick
• 10 grams green gram dumplings
• 20 grams tomatoes
• 2-3 green chillies
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt as per taste
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3-4 sprigs mint leaves

Calorie count
Per Serving:

• Nutrition Info
• Amount
• Calories
• 135.2 kcal
• Carbs
• 14.2 grams
• Protein
• 3.7 grams
• Fats
• 6.5 grams

Method:

• Heat oil and add cumin seeds, onion, tomato, green chillies, curry leaves and cinnamon. Stir well.
• Then add 1 cup water and let it boil for some time. Now add all the vegetables like grated beetroot, green gram dumpling followed by remaining spices. Cook it for a few minutes until they soften.
• Add boiled rice and mix well. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
• Serve hot with curd or yogurt.

Over to you:

Red Rice Khichdi is a perfect dish for any meal and is a combined package of good taste and ample benefits. It is for sure a must try!