🌾 What is Moong Dal Khichdi?

Moong Dal Khichdi is a simple, wholesome Indian dish made with split yellow lentils (moong dal) and rice, often combined with vegetables and spices. In Ayurveda, it’s considered a tridoshic meal—meaning it helps balance Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

It’s gentle on the stomach, nourishing, and easy to digest—making it ideal for:

• People recovering from illness
• Those on detox or Panchakarma therapy
• Kids and the elderly
• Everyday comfort food!

🌿 Ingredients (for 2 servings)

Ingredient	Quantity	Ayurvedic Benefits
Yellow Moong Dal	½ cup	Light, protein-rich, balances all doshas
White/Brown Rice	½ cup	Easy to digest, grounding
Ghee	1 tbsp	Nourishes tissues, improves digestion
Cumin Seeds (Jeera)	1 tsp	Aids digestion, reduces bloating
Hing (Asafoetida)	A pinch	Anti-gas, enhances flavor
Turmeric Powder	½ tsp	Anti-inflammatory, detoxifying
Grated Ginger	1 tsp	Improves digestion, anti-nausea
Chopped Vegetables (carrot, bottle gourd, spinach, etc.)	1 cup	Adds fiber, vitamins, and dosha-specific benefits
Salt (Rock Salt preferred)	To taste	Enhances taste, improves absorption
Water	3–4 cups	Cooking medium

🍲 How to Make Moong Dal Khichdi (Step-by-Step)

• Wash and soak moong dal and rice together for 20–30 mins.
• In a pressure cooker or pot, heat ghee. Add cumin seeds, ginger, and hing.
• Add turmeric and sauté briefly.
• Add the soaked dal-rice mix and sauté for a minute.
• Add chopped vegetables and salt.
• Pour in 3–4 cups of water. Cook for:
  • Pressure cooker: 3 whistles
  • Open pot: 25–30 minutes (stir occasionally)
• Once cooked, adjust water for consistency. It should be semi-thick and porridge-like.

🧘‍♀️ Why Moong Dal Khichdi is Ayurvedic Gold

• ✔ Balances Vata (through ghee & rice)
• ✔ Cools Pitta (through moong & turmeric)
• ✔ Reduces Kapha (through ginger, cumin, hing)
• ✔ Supports digestion (Agni) and gut health
• ✔ Nourishes without heaviness (Satvik)

🥄 When to Eat It

✅ Light dinner

✅ Post-illness recovery meal

✅ Detox days or fasting

✅ Yoga or Panchakarma diet plan

💡 Ayurvedic Tips & Variations

Add Ajwain (carom seeds) for extra digestive support.

Use brown rice instead of white for fiber.

Add a tsp of lemon juice after cooking to enhance Pitta pacifying effects.

Garnish with fresh coriander for a cooling finish.

📌 Final Thoughts

Moong Dal Khichdi is more than food—it’s medicine in a bowl. Whether you’re feeling under the weather, doing a gut reset, or just need a light, nutritious meal, this khichdi will never fail you.

Simple. Comforting. Ayurvedically smart.