Saturday, September 1, 2007

Lobia-black beans khichdi :)

Hi, everyone! Today i'll share another simple yet delicious khichdi with you. Khichdi is the ultimate comfort food to me, and thats what i crave for now.....This one is a twist on the most regular khichdi in my kitchen, which is moong and masoor daals cooked with white rice, usually Basmati, along with vegetables like matar/peas and a whole bunch of frozen vegetables, along with cumin, black pepper, cloves, ginger, turmeric and yes, ghee! Instead of using moong-masoor daal mix and white rice, i have used a mix of white lobia and black beans along with brown rice. The result is really yummy! So, here is how i make it:

We need:

  • 1/2 cup soaked beans (i used black beans and lobia)
  • 1/2 cup brown rice
  • 1/2 cup green peas
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh/frozen vegetables (your choice, i used cauliflower, broccoli and carrots)
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. of black peppers (whole) and cloves each
  • 1 tsp. ginger (julienned)
  • 1/4 tsp. turmeric
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp. ghee

Wash rice and mix with soaked beans in a pressure cooker. Add the vegetables and 2 cups water, followed by the spices and salt. Mix and add the ghee. Pressure cook for 4-5 whistles. Let the pressure cooker cool off. Enjoy the khichdi with dahi/curds and pickles of your choice.


You might like to try this preparation with moong-masoor daal mix as well. Its even simpler to prepare, the cooking time is only two pressure cooker whistles.


This khichri is my contribution for JFI-Rice, hosted by dear Sharmi at Neivedyam. JFI is an event that celebrates one special ingredient each month and is the proud brainchild of dear Indira from Mahanandi.
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36 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 1, 2007 at 11:48 PM

    Hey dear!
    I love black eyed peas curry eaten mixed with some rice- but never tried it in khichdi style...i love the split green moong with skins in khichdi...will try this out!

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  2. NupurSeptember 2, 2007 at 3:50 AM

    Another winning khichdi with brown rice...oooh, delicious. Keep 'em coming, dear Musical!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2007 at 4:42 AM

    I have come to the conclusion that I like white rice in my khichdi - it makes the khichdi more mushy and gooey - just like I want it! And either with dahi or a spoonful of ghee!

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  4. indosungodSeptember 2, 2007 at 8:46 AM

    Have been wanting to try khichadi with brown rice for a while now, yours looks delicious. Love Lobia in the dish too. Is the black beans used the size of the green moong dal?

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  5. musicalSeptember 2, 2007 at 9:03 AM

    Nandita:

    Try it, i enjoyed the taste of lobia and black beans in my khichdi! Moong is good too :).

    Nupur:

    Thank you sooooo much :). It work well despite the huge beans :-D.

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  6. musicalSeptember 2, 2007 at 9:06 AM

    Anita:

    This one turns quite mushy too, what with 4-5 whistles :-D. But yes, when i make khichdi with moong-masoor combo, its usually with white rice. Oh and the mandatory ghee or pickle ;).

    Indosungod:

    Thanks :). Try this variation, its quite tasty! As for the black beans, they are regular sized, almost same size as lobia/black eyed peas.

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  7. sraSeptember 2, 2007 at 9:51 AM

    there i was, thinking, musical's khichidi sounds v filling, wonder when i'll be able to eat next after having this, and then the picture comes with a splash of white and I think ohmigod so much cream and then relax because it's curd!!!

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  8. TeeSeptember 2, 2007 at 11:57 AM

    This is an interesting twist to the regular khichadi...love beans of all sorts! This khichadi is going on my to do list :)

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  9. RajithaSeptember 2, 2007 at 1:55 PM

    this is truly a one pot meal.. and delicious to boot!!

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  10. musicalSeptember 2, 2007 at 6:26 PM

    Sra:

    That was hilarious :-D. Cream would have been crazy ;). Though you are right, this khichdi is really very filling!

    Tee:

    Am glad this made it to your list :). I love beans too :).

    Rajitha:

    Thanks! Aren't khichdis amazing-great meal in a jiffy :).

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  11. Mishmash !September 2, 2007 at 8:05 PM

    Am I late here ?:)
    This is not only a comfor meal, Musical...it is healthy as well. thats the most imp thing I guess.

    Shn

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  12. VijiSeptember 2, 2007 at 9:53 PM

    Musical, a healthy and nice entry. It's mouth watering. Viji

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  13. RachnaSeptember 3, 2007 at 1:55 AM

    lobhia ki khichdi wow... this is new and will try it... coz we dont have big lobhia fans in the house, mayb this way... lobhia will get appreciated.... thanks musy

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  14. RoopaSeptember 3, 2007 at 2:19 AM

    wow anaother khichadi love it :) still haven't tried your other khichadis

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  15. musicalSeptember 3, 2007 at 2:33 PM

    Shn:

    Thanks ji :). Especially for the note on nutrition :). I completely agree with you on that. To share another bit, i sometimes cook this with a lil' buttermilk,. Makes it tastier and creamier :).

    Viji:

    Thank you :). Sometimes simple food is the most delicious, isn't it :).

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  16. musicalSeptember 3, 2007 at 2:36 PM

    Rachna:

    Yes ji, lobia iddan bahut swaad lagda e :). You know what, try the lobia-shimla mirch recipe too! Its tastes really different from simple lobia!

    Roopa:

    Thanks :). Hope you'll try some soon :).

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  17. RaagaSeptember 4, 2007 at 3:50 AM

    I had lobia with some rice today... next time I'll try this dish :-)

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  18. RaagaSeptember 4, 2007 at 3:50 AM

    I had lobia with some rice today... next time I'll try this dish :-)

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  19. Bong MomSeptember 4, 2007 at 7:11 AM

    Ok now shall ask Hubby to google "Lobia Khichdi" :)

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  20. TBCSeptember 4, 2007 at 8:55 AM

    Another khichdi recipe:-)
    There are so many variations possible here, right?
    This looks really simple to make & is super healthy too.

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  21. ShwetaSeptember 4, 2007 at 5:04 PM

    This looks amazing!!! I made moong-daal khichdi on sunday and was thinking about making lobia khichdi the next chance I get :) Yours looks awesome! I am gonna try it this way. Btw, I looooooooove all your recipes, though you make me miss mom's cooking :)

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  22. musicalSeptember 4, 2007 at 5:45 PM

    Raaga:

    Hi! what a coincidence :). You know what, i wanted to make lobia and rice too, then took the easier way out by cooking them together ;).

    Sandeepa:

    He he, that would be hilarious :-D.

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  23. musicalSeptember 4, 2007 at 5:49 PM

    TBC:

    Yes, yet another khichdi ;). And there are as many variations as we can think of :). Ofcourse, its a tasty, healthy and easy dish to make :-D.


    Shweta:

    Welcome to my corner, dear :) and thanks for the really warm words.....that was one huge compliment!

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  24. JSeptember 4, 2007 at 10:23 PM

    Good idea to use lobia in khichadi!

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  25. musicalSeptember 4, 2007 at 10:59 PM

    Jyothsna:

    Thank you, dear :). I think so too :-D.

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  26. MandiraSeptember 5, 2007 at 8:44 AM

    never tried black beans khichadi style, but sure looks delicious!

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  27. SharmiSeptember 5, 2007 at 3:15 PM

    sorry for the delay in comments. I simply got drowned by entries:)
    lovely and healthy looking kichidi!!

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  28. musicalSeptember 5, 2007 at 7:30 PM

    Mandira:

    Thanks :). It really tastes good :).


    Sharmi:

    Why the sorry :). i can't thank you enough for being the gracious host that you have been. I agree with the healthy bit :).

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  29. SigSeptember 5, 2007 at 10:11 PM

    U just love lobia, don't you? :)

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2007 at 8:35 AM

    made this yesterday with whole moong. yummy.

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  31. PriyankaSeptember 6, 2007 at 12:24 PM

    Another tempting and fulfilling recipe...great entry Musical:)

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  32. musicalSeptember 6, 2007 at 5:26 PM

    Hey Sig,

    Is it because of the frequent lobia posts here? i cook them often because they are done in four whistles and need no soaking ;). Oh well, i might as well as i love them :-D.


    Bee:

    i made whole moong khichdi with white rice too a cpl. of days back, this time with some tomatoes and chopped spinach thrown in, along with the usual carrots and peas: tasted GREAT!

    Priyanka:

    Thank you, generous friend :).

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  33. AshwiniSeptember 7, 2007 at 2:32 PM

    Musical - I tried your lobia with shimla and it was just yum. Now here you are already with another recipe for me to try...how will I every keep up? :-)

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  34. BhawnaSeptember 7, 2007 at 7:19 PM

    Wow Musical, Lobhiya Khichdi, sounds good & healthy. Its on my list this weekend.

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  35. musicalSeptember 8, 2007 at 12:40 AM

    Ashwini:

    Thank you :). Looks like you too enjoy lobia a lot :).

    Bhawna:

    Thanks, dear:). i hope you like it :).

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  36. AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    Can anybody tell me what is meant by 'soaked' lobia? It is to be soaked for what time? Overnight or a few hours ? Please help.

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Fellow foodies, a warm welcome to Musical's Kitchen! Love your chirps and suggestions and keenly look forward to them :). Have a great day and enjoy! Cheers, musical.