Easy, Recipes

Maggi Khichdi

A fusion of khichdi and instant noodles, this recipe is a departure from the normal khichdi. It’s a versatile, unique and yummy pot meal that kids and adults would relish alike. Laden with lots of vegetables, Maggi Khichdi is a quick version of comfort food that is simple to prepare.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Rice
  • 1/2 Cup Moong Chilki Dal
  • 1/4 Tsp Turmeric
  • Salt to Taste
  • 1/2 Packet Maggi Noodles 
  • 1 Packet Maggi Masala
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1 Small Cup Capsicum
  • 1 Small Cup Onion
  • 1 Small Cup Carrots (boiled) 
  • 1 Small Cup Peas (optional)
  •  Coriander for Garnishing

Preparation

Prep: 10 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes

  1. Take 1/2 cup rice, 1/2 Moong Chilki dal and 3 cups of water. Boil in a pressure cooker.
  2. Sauté onions till golden brown in a pan and then add capsicum and tomatoes to it. Sauté again.
  3. Add 1/2 cup water more and put Maggi instant noodles and masala.
  4. Mix the khichdi with Maggi in the pan.
  5. Garnish it with coriander and lemon. Serve hot. 

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Kajal and Jay Vora

As a food lover, I (Jay) would keenly observe my mom in the kitchen throughout my childhood and growing up street food vendors at work. More recently, the lockdown inspired my wife Kajal and me to further explore the world of food. Mysterious Morsel happened when we were quarantining and both of us got some extra time off from being Chartered Accountants. We made sure to use this time and make something special every day. That's how we tried our hands at fusion food. Initially, we'd click normal food photos and share with our friends and family but these pictures did little justice to the dish. We understood that the soul of the food lies not only in its taste but presentation too. That's how Kajal developed an interest in food styling and photography. We'd voraciously watch videos and read books to acquire the required knowledge. With the combination of a cook and a food stylist-photographer, here we are, discovering our passion, together.