🥣 Sattvic Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe for Digestion & Calm
👉This moong dal khichdi recipe is gut-healing, gentle, and deeply nourishing.
👉 A sattvic, Jain-friendly dish supporting anti-inflammatory and mindful eating habits.
👉An easy one-pot dinner promoting easy digestion and restful sleep.
🧂Ingredients (for two to three servings)
Below is a list of ingredients along with their respective quantities and helpful notes.
|
Ingredient |
Qty. |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Moong Dal (Split Yellow) |
⅓ cup (70 g) |
Easy to digest and sattvic in nature |
|
White Rice (short-grain) |
1 tsp |
Can substitute with brown rice for extra fiber |
|
Cow Ghee(clarified butter) |
½ tsp |
Preferably A2 or organic, Nourishes tissues, balances Vata |
|
Rock Salt (Sendha Namak) |
To taste |
Enhances sattvic purity |
|
Fresh Ginger (grated) |
1 tsp |
Aids digestion and warms the system |
|
Turmeric Powder |
¼ tsp |
Anti-inflammatory and grounding |
|
Cumin Seeds (Jeera) |
½ tsp |
For gentle tempering |
|
Carom Seeds (ajwain) |
½ tsp |
For digestion |
|
Fresh Coriander |
A few sprigs |
Adds cooling effect and aroma |
|
Water |
2.5 to 3 cups(400-475 ml) |
For gentle cooking |
🌱Instructions (Step-by-Step)
🍽️ How to Make Sattvic Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe
1) Rinse & Soak🥄
Wash moong dal and rice thoroughly. Soak for 15–30 minutes.
2) Ghee Tempering🔥
In a clay or iron pot, melt cow ghee. Add cumin, ajwain, grated ginger. Let it sizzle gently.
3) Combine Dal & Water🥘
Add soaked dal and 2.5x water. Optionally, a tablespoon of rice or millet. Stir gently.
4)Simmer & Cook🍲
Cover and simmer on low flame for 20–25 minutes until dal is mushy and flavors blend.
5) Final Ghee Drizzle
Just before serving, top with 1 tsp warm ghee and a pinch of rock salt or roasted jeera powder.
✨ Why Choose Sattvic Khichdi for Dinner?
💡 Pro Tips for Khichdi
🥗Nutrition Highlights (Per Serving)
|
Nutrient |
Approx. Value |
|
Calories |
~220 kcal |
|
Fiber |
5 g |
|
Carbs |
~30g |
|
Protein |
~9g |
|
Healthy Fat |
4 g (from ghee) |
|
Digestive enzymes |
Via ginger |
|
Sodium |
Low |
⚖️Wholesome Vegetable Khichdi vs Moong Dal Khichdi – What’s the Difference?
|
Feature |
🥣 Vegetable Khichdi (Lunch) |
🌙 Light Moong Dal Khichdi (Dinner) |
|---|---|---|
|
Grains & Lentils |
Rice + Moong Dal |
Primarily Moong Dal (minimal rice or millet optional) |
|
Veggies Used |
Carrots, beans, peas, etc. |
No vegetables, or very light like bottle gourd or spinach |
|
Fat Profile |
Cow ghee + coconut oil tempering |
Minimal cow ghee only (light tempering) |
|
Spices |
Tridosha-balancing mix: cumin, turmeric, ginger |
Gut-soothing: jeera, ajwain, ginger |
|
Purpose |
Grounding, Tridosha pacification |
Easy-to-digest, post-sunset, sleep-supportive |
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