Vegetable Dalia Khichdi

Ingredients:

Broken Wheat Dalia- 1 cup

Cumin Seeds- 1/2 tsp.

Asafetida(hing)-1 pinch

Ginger, chopped -1/2 inch

Garlic, chopped – 1 clove

Onion, chopped - 1 medium size

Tomato, chopped – 1 medium

Bottle Gourd, diced -1 cup

Turmeric Powder-1tsp.

Red chilli, dry- 2 in no

Oil- 1tsp.

Salt-A dash (0.4gm) As suggested by the dietitian.

Dry roast daliya on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add the cumin seeds & asafetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
Add ginger, garlic and onions. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Now, add tomatoes and bottle gourd, mix well & cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Add daliya, red chili, turmeric powder, salt and 4 cups of water, mix it properly & pressure cook for 3 whistles on low flame.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
Serve with cucumber raita.