Dalia Khichadi

Dalia Khichadi
  • Soaked Broken wheat/dalia (soak for 1 hour) - 1/4 cup
  • Water - 1/2 cup
  • Mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans), finely chopped - 1/4 cup
  • Tomato, finely chopped - 1 small
  • Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Grated ginger - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Ghee or oil - 1 teaspoon

 

Note: 1 cup = 200 ml, ½ cup = 100 ml, 1 tsp = 5 gm, 1 tbsp = 15 gm

*tsp = teaspoon, tbsp = tablespoon

  • Heat ghee/oil in a pressure cooker.
  • Add cumin seeds and grated ginger.
  • Sauté mixed vegetables and tomato for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add soaked broken wheat (dalia), 1/2 cup water, and salt.
  • Close the lid, cook on medium heat for 2 whistles.
  • Let pressure release naturally, open the lid carefully.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves if desired.
  • Serve hot.

Broken wheat (dalia) is high in fiber, aiding digestion and relieving constipation. Mixed vegetables add additional fiber and nutrients essential for digestion.

Calories (kcal)
Carbohydrates (g)
Proteins (g)
Fats (g)

121.7

15

3.5

5.3

Reference:
  1. Clinical Dietetics Manual; Indian Dietetic Association. 2nd ed. Seth V and Desai N. Elite Publishing House; 2018.
  2. T and Ananthan.R. 2017. Indian food Composition Table. 1st ed. National Institute of Nutrition.
  3. Fatsecret India. Food Database and Calorie Counter. Accessed 18th March 2024. Available at https://www.fatsecret.co.in/calories-nutrition/
  4. American College of Gastroenterology. Low-FODMAP Diet Overview (March 2021). Available at https://gi.org/topics/low-fodmap-diet/.