Wednesday, November 12, 2008

RM#2 Day 12 - Carrot Bulgur Khichidi

Bulgur has the highest protein value of any of the cereals, however, it is not a complete protein. Wheat makes a good contribution of some of the B vitamins and trace minerals (iron and zinc) as well. If you have never used bulgur before, you are missing a treat. It is a delicious form of whole wheat that has been ground and pre-cooked, which makes it a snap to prepare. Being a rich source of folic acid and fiber, bulgur is a favorite grain that aids in the prevention of heart disease. It is pre-cooked and in some recipes requires only hot water or broth for preparation. I prepared this khichidi for sterday's dinner, they were simply easy n delicious to prepare, coconut chutney goes awesome as side for this healthy n colourful bulgur khichidi...



1cup Bulgur
1/4cup Carrot chopped
1/4cup Moongdal
1no Onion chopped
1no Tomato chopped
2nos Green chillies slit opened
1tbsp Ginger crushed
5nos Garlic sliced
2nos Bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cloves,star anise
1/2tsp Turmeric powder
5nos Curry leaves
Salt
Oil

Soak the moongdal in hot water for 15 minutes...Heat enough oil in a kadai...add the whole spices n fry them...now add the chopped onions, chopped tomatoes n slit opened green chillies, also add crushed ginger pices, garlic slices...stir everything well until they get cooked a bit...add the chopped carrots n cook them for a while too..


Add the soaked moongdal ,turmeric powder n curry leaves to the kadai..stir them for few minutes..add 2cups of water with enough salt..bring them to boil...add the bulgur to the boiling spiced water n cook until they get well cooked also the water get evaporates...

Serve them hot with coconut chutney r else any spicy gravy...Healthy dish for everyone!!

13 comments:

Divya said... Reply To This Comment

parkave azhaga irruku..appo sapta..innum supera irrukum...nice priya..pls check ur mail i mailed u yesterday...but no reply :(

viji said... Reply To This Comment

looks delicious.....

Bhawana said... Reply To This Comment

madam u r posting many recipes in a day. good speed yar. well this khichdi looks yummy.now m craving for this.

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

khichdi looks delicious will try this soon

Pavani said... Reply To This Comment

it looks colourful n healthy

Kitchen Chronicles said... Reply To This Comment

healthy kichdi, looks delicious.

Jayashree said... Reply To This Comment

Looks lovely and colourful.

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

Very healthy kichadi, like your beet/clementine juice too

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

I have been looking for bulgur recipes recently.Nice one.

Vanamala Hebbar said... Reply To This Comment

Nice one..new recipe to me

Medhaa said... Reply To This Comment

this looks delicious, very healthy too

Srivalli said... Reply To This Comment

Nice kichidi..with carrots it makes it so healthy!

Priya Suresh said... Reply To This Comment

Thanks friends...