Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp jeera seeds
- 1/2 tsp jeera seeds
- 1 tsp jeera seeds
- 2 green chilies – sliced
- 1 cup methi leaves – finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp chilly red powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
- salt to taste
- 1/2 cup rice – soaked and washed for 30 mins
- 1/2 cup yellow moong dal –soaked and washed for 30 mins
- 3-4 cups water
There are a lot of reasons you should try this methi khichdi. Khichdi is already a pretty standard dish in India; the methi variation is aromatic, flavorful, and full of the health benefits provided by mint. The mint makes this khichdi refreshing and great to eat as an appetizer or side dish. Using the one pot method also makes this dish extremely simple to prepare, so not only will you receive all the health benefits associated with it, but you are almost guaranteed to make it correctly.
Health Benefits
Many people eat mint for its more traditional benefits, primarily the ability to treat halitosis, or bad breath. While this is definitely important, mint has a lot of other health benefits that make it a worthwhile addition to your food. Regularly consuming meat can help improve digestion, increase weight loss, relieve nausea, fatigue, depression, and headaches. Mint can also help to treat certain respiratory conditions like asthma and bronchitis. It is also a natural treatment for skin problems.
|
How to make Methi Khichdi
Trivia Did you know there are around 18 species of mint? |
