Aloo Matar Masala Khichdi Recipe Recipe
Aloo Matar Masala Khichdi Recipe is a mildly spicy Bhojpuri khichdi dish made with potatoes and peas. The whole spices in the recipe adds a nice aromatic taste. This khichdi recipe is very different from the regular khichdi we make at home as this does not have lentils in it.
Ingredients · Servings 4
- 1 cup Rice
- 1/2 cup Green peas (Matar)
- 3 Potatoes (Aloo) cut into big cubes
- 1 Onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 2 Green Chillies finely chopped
- 1 Bay leaf (tej patta)
- 2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
- 2 Cloves (Laung)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
- 1 tablespoon Ghee
- 1 tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Leaves finely chopped for garnish
- Salt to taste
Method · 25 min
- To begin making Aloo Matar Masala Khichdi Recipe, wash the rice and keep it soaked in water till you add it into the recipe.
- Wash, de-skin, cut the potatoes into big cubes and keep it immersed in a bowl of water until further cooking.
- Heat ghee in a pressure pan, add the whole spices - bay leaf, black and green cardamoms, cinnamon, cloves and let it release its flavours into the ghee.
- Add the cumin seeds and let it splutter.
- Add the sliced onions, green chilies and saute until the onions turns translucent.
- Drain the potatoes from water and add it to the pressure pan along with peas and saute for a minute.
- Add the coriander powder, cumin pepper and red chilli powder and mix well.
- Add the drained and soaked rice, about 5 cups of water, season with salt and bring it to a rolling boil.
- Close it with the pressure pan lid and cook for 4 to 5 whistles, or till done.
- Switch off the heat, let the pressure release on its own before opening the lid.
- Garnish with coriander leaves use a fork to carefully mix the khichdi.
- Serve the Aloo Matar Masala Khichdi Recipe along with Cauliflower & Cucumber Raita Recipe and Papadfor a simple yet delightful weeknight dinner.
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