Moong dal khichdi is a healthy Indian khichdi
recipe prepared with just yellow split gram and rice. This healthy khichdi has minimum Indian spices making it easy on stomach. As like many other Indian dishes, moong
dal khichdi has different variations as you travel across length and breadth of India.
According to ayurveda, moong is one lentil which is recommended for balancing all three doshas (kapha, pitta & vata). even plain mung dal khichdi sans any seasoning or spices is consumed as part of a detox diet.
Khichdi is good for your health. It is not just a mixture of rice and lentils but the source of carbohydrates, vitamins Calcium, dietary fibres, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus. You can add different vegetables, enhance its nutritional values and taste.
Aids in DigestionCumin used in khichdi aids in digestion by increasing the activity of digestive enzymes in the body. This spice also releases bile from the liver, which helps in the digestion of fats and certain nutrients in the gut. Furthermore, consumption of khichadi helps detoxify the system which keeps the digestive system in order and helps promote weight loss.
Free of GlutenPeople trying to avoid gluten can go for Khichdi, since rice does not have any gluten in it neither do lentils.Here’s how you can make Moong Daal Khichdi - It is nothing but a pot meal of rice and lentils, which is very light and easy to digest.
Reduces Blood Sugar LevelsLentils used in khichadi can significantly reduce blood sugar levels. A 2018 study published in the Journal of Nutrition stated that replacing half of your portion with lentils can lower your blood glucose levels by more than 20 percent and improve your body’s response to carbohydrates, benefiting people with diabetes.
Great Source of Macro-nutrientsFreshly prepared khichdi is usually eaten with clarified butter (pure cow’s ghee), which is a great source of macro-nutrients, protein, complex carbohydrates, and fat. Research shows ghee is the healthiest source of edible fat that promotes longevity, strengthens the brain and nervous system and lubricates the connective tissues and joints. If you were to add vegetables to it, it would further add to the nutritional component.