This wholesome food is good for improving metabolism. It is a whole wheat product which enhances metabolism rate.
For diabetics, dalia acts as a great healer. It contains low glycemic index and complex carbohydrates.
The fibre content in Dalia helps in proper digestion and prevents constipation.
Calories 69
4 person
Ingredients
1. Daliya , 1 cup
2. Moong Dal (Yellow), 1/4 Cup
3. Small Potato, 1
4. Carrot , 1
5. Louki (Ghiya / Bottle Gourd) , 1/2
6. Green Peas (Matar) , 1/2 Cup
7. Green Chilli , 1
8. Rai (Black Mustard Seeds) , 1 Tablespoon
9. Cumin Seeds (Jeera) , 1 Teaspoon
10. Cloves (Laung), 2
11. Turmeric Powder (Haldi) , 1/2 Teaspoon
12. Black Pepper Powder, 1/2 teaspoon
13. Saunth Powder (Ginger Powder) , 1/2
14. Salt to taste
15. Water , 5 Cups
16. Ghee , 2 Tablespoons
Directions
1. Heat 1 Tablespoon Ghee in a pan and roast 1 Cup of Dalia till it turns aromatic and light brown in color.
2. When the Rai starts to splutter add Cumin Seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds. Also add 2 Cloves (Laung).
3. Add finely chopped Green Chillies and fry them. You can also add some finely chopped Ginger at this stage, but I am using Ginger Powder (Saunth) later so I have skipped adding it.
4. Add peas to the pressure cooker along with diced potatoes, carrots and louki.
5. Then add the roasted daliya to the pressure cooker.
6. Rinse Moong Dal 3-4 times in water and add that to the cooker as well.
7. Add 5 cups of water along with Turmeric Powder, Salt, pepper and Saunth Powder (Ginger Powder).
8. Cook the mixture in the pressure cooker till you get 1 whistle, then turn the flame to minimum. Then cook for 5 more minutes. Open the pressure cooker when the steam has come out. Dalia khichdi is ready. You can have it plain or with curd, pickle or papad on the side.
