Ingredients
- 3-4 onions – chopped
- 4-5 garlic cloves
- 2-3 green chillies
- 1 cup barley
- 300 g button mushrooms
- 200 g shitake mushrooms
- 100 g butter
- 1 tsp jeera
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper
Khichda is a popular Indian dish that is a variation on the dish known as Haleem. Traditional khichda is made with goat, beef, lentils, and spices that are slow cooked into a thick paste. This version is a vegetarian variant. The mushrooms have a thick and chewable texture that gives it a chewiness similar to meat. It also works extremely well in stews as the mushrooms carry flavor and seasoning much in the same way that chicken does.
Health Benefits
The primary ingredient in mushroom khichda is naturally mushrooms. Mushrooms are amazing vegetables that have lots of health benefits. The biggest benefit mushrooms have, is that they are a top tier plant based protein. Protein is vital for your body’s health as it is the building block of the cells. You need protein for both cellular repair and cellular creation. It is also needed to build muscles, regulate your weight, and help improve digestion.
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How to make Mushroom Khichda
Trivia A singular portabella mushroom contains more potassium than the average banana. |
