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Bottle Gourd Khichdi

Team AckoFeb 8, 2024

Masoor dal is rich in protein and dietary fibre. Along with rice, which is a good source of carbohydrates and bottle gourd, which has vitamin C and minerals like iron and magnesium, you can prepare a tasty and wholesome one pot meal- Bottle Gourd Khichdi. Bottle gourd is high in dietary fibre too.Flavour this khichdi with ghee, cumin and ginger garlic paste and it turns out awesome.

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    Ingredients to make Bottle Gourd Khichdi:

    ½ cup rice, ¼ cup masoor dal, 1 small bottle gourd, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1 tsp cumin seeds, ½ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp ghee, salt as required, 2 cups of water

    Steps to make Bottle Gourd Khichdi:

    1. Wash and soak the rice and dal together for 15 minutes. Drain the water and keep aside.

    2. Chop the bottle gourd into cubes.

    3. In a pressure pan, add ½ tsp ghee.

    4. Once the ghee is warm, add cumin seeds. As the cumin seeds emit an aroma, add the ginger garlic paste and stir for 1-2 minutes. Add the diced bottle gourd and mix.

    5. Add the washed rice and dal. Add salt and give a good mix.

    6. Add 1.5 cups of water and stir well.

    7. Pressure cook for 3 whistles.

    Nutritious Bottle Gourd Khichdi is ready to be relished. Serve warm with ½ tsp ghee on top. Devour and enjoy!

    Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, based on industry experience and secondary sources. It is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified expert for health or insurance-related decisions. Content is subject to change, refer to current policy wordings for specific ACKO details.

     

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