Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe – Prasadam from ISKCON
About Khichdi as Prasadam
Moong dal khichdi is a light, nutritious, and rather easily digested meal which is prepared most commonly as prasad in ISKCON temples and Bhandaras. The nicotine nutrient in this dish is prepared and offered with the proper devotion and then offered to Lord Krishna and finally to devotees.
Doctors also prescribe this to people with sickness and recovery, as it is gentle on the tummy and helps to pack in proteins, fiber, and vitamin nutrients, also helping digestion and immunity. So, in case you want to treat yourself with this divine dish, simply follow this moong dal khichdi recipe to prepare it at home for an easy experience.
Recipe Detail
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Serves: 4
Ingredients
Ingredient Quantity
Basmati Rice ½ cup
Moong Dal (Split Yellow Lentils) ½ cup
Ghee (Clarified Butter) 2 tbsp
Cumin (Jeera) Seeds 1 tsp
Ginger (grated) 1 tsp
Green Chili (chopped) 1 (optional)
Turmeric Powder ½ tsp
Hing (Asafoetida) ¼ tsp
Rock Salt (Sendha Namak) As per taste
Water 4 cups
Carrot (chopped) ¼ cup
Green Peas ¼ cup
French Beans (chopped) ¼ cup
Potato (diced) ¼ cup
Tomato (chopped) ½ cup
Fresh Coriander Leaves 2 tbsp (chopped)
Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe. How to make at home.
- Preparation
- Wash rice and moong dal thoroughly and soak for 15-20 minutes.
- Chop up all the vegetables and keep aside.
Step 2: Cooking Process - Heat ghee in a pressure cooker or deep pan.
- Add cumin seeds, hing, ginger, and green chili. Saute for 30 seconds.
- Add turmeric powder and chopped vegetables. Stir for a minute.
- Drain and add soaked rice and moong dal. Mix well.
- Pour in water and salt. Stir everything together.
- Close and cook for 2 whistles in a pressure cooker or 25 minutes on a stovetop till soft.
- Release pressure naturally.
- Serve as prasad to offer sweetening to the divine rule. Top with fresh coriander leaves.
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Nutrient Value per Portion (approx)
Calories 250 kcal
Protein 9g
Carbohydrates 42g
Fiber 6g
Fat 6g
Iron 12% DV
Calcium 7% DV
Benefits of Moong Dal Khichdi for Health
✅ Easily Digestible- As it is very easy on stomach, moong dal khichdi is recommended for sick persons.
✅ High Protein and Fiber- Aids in digestion and keeps healthy guts.
✅ Increases Immunity- Very rich in nutrients and antioxidants.
✅ Sattvic and Pure- Given as prasadam in ISKCON temples and Bhandaras.
✅ Benefic for Healing and Rejuvenation- Detoxifies body and stabilizes energy levels.
This moong dal khichdi recipe lets you make khichdi in the divine home-cooked style of ISKCON and indulge in its health advantages and divine taste. This food is most nourishing for fasting, healing, and spirituality. Hare Krishna! 🙏💛
