🥣 Wholesome Vegetable Khichdi for Tridosha Balance (No Onion/Garlic)
👉A simple and nourishing vegetable khichdi made with seasonal mixed vegetables, offering comfort, ease of digestion, and gentle warmth to the body.
👉 Completely free from onion and garlic, this sattvic khichdi follows Jain dietary principles and supports mental clarity and inner calm.
👉Tridosha-balancing and ideal for detox, this wholesome lunch soothes Vata, cools Pitta, and grounds Kapha—making it a perfect meal for Ayurvedic cleansing.
🧂Ingredients (for two to three servings)
Below is a list of ingredients along with their respective quantities and helpful notes.
Ingredient | Qty. | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Basmati rice | ½ cup (100 g) | Light, easily digestible |
Split yellow moong dal | ¼ cup (60 g) | |
Mixed vegetables* | 1 cup chopped | Carrot, beans, peas, zucchini (omit onion/garlic) |
Fresh ginger | ½ inch, grated | Anti-inflammatory & digestive aid |
Fresh green chilli | ½ small, minced | Optional—skip for strict sattvic |
Rock salt | ¼ tsp | Preferred over table salt |
Cow Ghee(clarified butter) | 1 tbsp | Cow ghee for sattvic nourishment |
Turmeric powder | ¼ tsp | Anti-microbial, settling spice |
Water | 2.5 to 3 cups(400-475 ml) | For gentle cooking |
Fresh cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped | Garnish & cooling herb |
🌱Instructions (Step-by-Step)
🔪 How to Make This Tridosha Khichdi
1) Rinse & Soak 🥄
Rinse rice and moong dal. Soak 20 min. Drain.
2) Sauté Spices 🔥
Heat ghee in pot. Add grated ginger and optional chilli. Sauté 30 sec.
3) Add Veg & Turmeric 🌿
Add chopped vegetables and turmeric powder. Stir gently 2–3 minutes.
4) Add Rice, Dal & Water 💧
Mix rice, moong dal. Pour water and rock salt. Cover, simmer 20–25 min until soft.
5) Finish & Garnish 🍃
Stir in chopped cilantro and drizzle ghee before serving.
🌿 Benefits of Vegetable Khichdi
💡 Pro Tips for Khichdi
🥗Nutrition Highlights (Per Serving)
Nutrient | Approx. Value |
Calories | ~250 kcal |
Fiber | 4 g |
Carbs | 45 g |
Protein | 8 g |
Fat | 6 g (from ghee) |
Digestive enzymes | Via ginger |
⚖️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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