Mix Veg Mixed Dal Khichdi Recipe | Learn how to make Mix Veg. Khichdi

Make this delicious Mix Vegetable Dal Khichdi loaded with veggies and mixed lentils and topped with Sesame Seeds for the auspicious Makar Sankranti festival.

Or, a comforting one pot meal when you want to have something delicious, wholesome and filling. Mixed Veg. Khichdi Gluten-free and Vegan-friendly.

Mix Veg Khichdi with mixed Dal can be made with the veggies and lentils of your choice that you use to make Khichdi. I have used Yellow Split Moong and Green Split Moong and Red Lentils to make it along with rice.

Also, you can add any seasonal vegetables here, like any leafy greens, carrots, corn, cauliflower, peas, cabbage etc.

What is Khichdi

Khichdi is an ancient food that finds it's mention in various ayurvedic texts. Light Khichdi made with split moong beans and rice is popular detox food in Ayurveda. It if one of the first solid food given to babies

It is a light meal made with combination of Rice (mostly) and lentils. We can also add Dalia or other grains like Bajra, Oats, Brown Rice, Quinoa in place of Rice. Many variations of Khichdi are popular in Indian Sub Continent.

Also, different veggies (seasonal and regional) can be added to Khichdi if you want to make wholesome nutritious one pot meal.

Few other Khichdi recipe from the blog--

Yellow Moong Dal Khichdi and Hari/Split Green Moong Dal Khichdi, Oats and Moong Dal Khichdi

Mix Veg. Khichdi for Makar Sankranti

Khichdi is one of the main dish that is prepared in North Indian States. In Uttar Pradesh we make Chilka Urad Dal Khichdi with Chilka Urad (Split Black Gram). Various kinds of Pongals are prepared in South Indian States. Checkout Rava Pongal recipe (made with semolina and moong lentils) from the blog.

Makar Sankranti one of the most auspicious days celebrated as harvest festival across India in different ways marks the movement of the sun towards North ending the chilly winter in the Northern States.

The festival is celebrated all over India with different names. Like Magh Bihu in Assam, Maghi (Lohri) in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, Makara Sankranti in Maharashtra, Odisha, Goa, West Bengal (also known as Poush Sankranti) , Pongal in many South Indian States, Sankranti in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana region.

The festival is marked with different celebrations in all the states. Like kite flying in Gujrat, Rajasthan and some parts of Uttar Pradesh. Haldi Kumkum(a ceremony) is celebrated by married ladies in Maharashtra. In Uttar Pradesh we donate raw Khichdi(mixed dal and rice) and fresh vegetables , jaggery and sesame seeds to poor and needy people.

Significance of Sesame Seeds in Makar Sankranti

Sesame Seeds have a lot significance during this duration. Sesame Seeds are known as the Seeds of Immortality

According to religious beliefs, sesame seeds were blessed by Lord Yama, the God of Death, and are hence referred to as the seeds of immortality. As per another legend, sesame seeds are nothing but solidified forms of Lord Vishnu's sweat that fell on the ground. However, the sweat referred to here has a more profound meaning. It is a part of the divine, and hence sacred.

Moreover, til (sesame) finds a mention in several sacred texts. Interestingly, sesame seeds can be used for six different purposes. And they are also believed to be the vehicle or the food of the departed souls. Hence, black sesame seeds are used while performing Tarpan (a ritual meant for pay ode to dead ancestors).

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Serving Mix Veg Khichdi

Khichdi is best served with plain curd or yogurt papad or papadums of your choice with salad and pickle or chutney. On Makar Sankranti we make Bathua Raita, as this is a special winter green that is available in North India. You can make any other raita of your choice also.

Some of the raita recipe that go well with Khichdi .. Boondi Raita, Spinach and Pomegranate Raita, Lauki Raita.

Khichdi is best served with plain curd or yogurt papad or papadums of your choice with salad and pickle or chuteny. On Makar Sankranti we make Bathua Raita, as this is a special winter green that is available in North India. You can make any other raita of your choice also.

Recipe Card for Mix Vegetable Khichdi

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