There are still very good green peas available in the market, and we have all been enjoying delicious dishes made from them throughout the winter. Have you made Matar Ki Hariyali Khichdi? If not, then you should try this dish quickly. It not only looks attractive, but it is also rich in nutrition and easily digestible food. The specialty of this khichdi is its green masala, which gives it a completely different taste and aroma from the ordinary yellow khichdi. Let us know the easy way to make it.

Material

Rice – ½ cup
Moong dal (washed) – ½ cup
Fresh green peas – ½ cup
Ghee – 2 tbsp
Cumin – 1 tsp
Asafoetida – a pinch
Turmeric – ½ tsp
Salt – as per taste
Water – 3-4 cups (as per your choice of khichdi)
Green Coriander – 1 cup
Mint – ½ cup
Green chilli – 1-2
Ginger – 1 inch piece
Garlic – 2-3 cloves
Cumin – ½ tsp
Lemon juice – 1 tsp

Method

1. First of all, wash the rice and moong dal thoroughly and soak it for 15–20 minutes. Put all the green masala ingredients in a mixer, add a little water and make a fine paste.


2. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker or a heavy bottom pan. Add cumin seeds in it, let it crackle, then add asafoetida.


3. Now add green peas and fry lightly for 1-2 minutes. Add prepared green masala and cook on medium flame for 2–3 minutes, until the raw smell goes away.


4. Now add turmeric and add soaked rice and pulses and mix well. Add salt and water, cover the cooker and cook till 2-3 whistles.


5. If you are making it in a pan, cover it on low flame and cook for 20-25 minutes. Let the pressure in the cooker release on its own, then stir the khichdi lightly.