🥣 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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