Vegetable Dalia Khichdi is an Indian khichdi with broken wheat (dalia), moong, and vegetables in a pressure cooker. It is a comforting, wholesome one-pot meal with good nutrients. Be sure to watch the video !
Usually, the Indian dal khichdi is made with rice and lentil. I have got for you a delicious khichdi recipe that has zero rice.
The key ingredient of this khichdi is broken wheat or dalia ( as we call it in Hindi ). In Gujarati Cuisine, this khichdi is known as fada ni khichdi.
Reasons To LOVE This Dalia Khichdi
- protein, fibre-packed healthy meal
- wholesome, fulfilling, and nourishing
- easy to make in a pressure cooker or instant pot
- pure vegetarian and possibly vegan (skip ghee)
Broken Wheat (Dalia)
About Broken Wheat (Dalia)
Dalia is a cracked or broken wheat (bulgur wheat) prepared by coarsely milling whole wheat grains. It is derived from the fibrous husk of the wheat grain and is considered highly nutritious because:
- It has five times more fibre than other processed grains
- It is beneficial for those on a high protein and low carb diet.
- It is a rich source of magnesium and iron
- It keeps you full for a longer duration.
Broken Wheat is not a gluten-free grain. But it is vegetarian and a plant-based vegan ingredient used to make upma or sweet porridge (meetha dalia) .
Other Ingredients
Moong Dal: The yellow moong dal gives the perfect texture and taste to the khichdi.
Vegetables: From carrots, beans, broccoli, potato, and green peas , to mushrooms and green leafy vegetables, you can add a variety of veggies to this dalia khichdi.
Ghee: I have used ghee (clarified butter) to cook this khichdi. You can use coconut, vegetable, or olive oil to make a vegan and dairy-free khichdi.
Seasoning: Salt, red chili powder, turmeric, and fresh coriander.
Serving Suggestion
Dalia Khichdi is best enjoyed fresh and piping hot with a flavoursome bowl of mint raita , kachumber salad , papad, and homemade mango pickle .
My favourite side dishes with khichdi are masala potato fry and Gujarati Kadhi.
Store the leftover khichdi in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 – 2 days. Add ⅛ to ¼ cup of water to the khichdi while reheating to get the desired consistency. You can reheat dalia khichdi on a stovetop or microwave.
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More Indian Khichdi Recipes
- Dal Khichdi
- Millet Khichdi
- Palak Khichdi
- Masala Khichdi
- Urad Dal Khich di
- Chana Dal Khichdi
- Healthy Oats Khichdi
- Green Sabudana Khichdi
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Ingredients
- ▢ 1 cup broken wheat (dalia)
- ▢ ¼ cup yellow moong dal
- ▢ ghee (clarified butter)
- ▢ ½ tablespoon cumin seeds (jeera)
- ▢ 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon hing (asafoetida)
- ▢ ½ cup chopped onion
- ▢ ½ cup chopped tomato
- ▢ Salt to taste
- ▢ 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ▢ 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- ▢ ¼ cup carrot, diced
- ▢ ¼ cup potato, diced
- ▢ ¼ cup broccoli florets
- ▢ ¼ cup green peas (fresh or frozen) ( see recipe )
- ▢ 4 cup water
- ▢ ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander
Instructions
- Rinse, and wash moong dal with water. Soak it in 1 cup water for 10 minutes.
- Heat ghee in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds, ginger, asafoetida, and fry for 10 – 20 seconds to release the aroma of spices.
- Add chopped onion and fry till onion become light golden in color. Next, add chopped tomato, salt, and spices. Stir to combine and fry the masala till the tomatoes are mushy.
- Add broken wheat, soaked dal (drain the water), and mix nicely.
- Add all the vegetables, and combine all the ingredients together.
- Add water, mix, and seal the lid of the pressure cooker. Cook dalia khichdi over medium heat for 1 – 2 whistles. The cooking time on the stovetop is 15 minutes. Let the steam release naturally from the pressure cooker. Open the lid and check khichdi for doneness.
- Garnish dalia khichdi with a lot of fresh coriander.
- Serve Vegetable Dalia Khichdi warm with raita and pickle.
Recipe Notes:
- You can use bulgur wheat or quinoa as well for this khichdi recipe.
- Use the saute mode and pressure cooker mode of the instant pot to make this dalia khichdi. The pressure cook time is 5 minutes.
- To make a vegan dalia khichdi use coconut oil or vegetable oil for cooking rather than ghee.
Nutrition
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Vegetable Dalia Khichdi Recipe
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 cup broken wheat (dalia)
- ¼ cup yellow moong dal
- ghee (clarified butter)
- ½ tablespoon cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon hing (asafoetida)
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped tomato
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- ¼ cup carrot, diced
- ¼ cup potato, diced
- ¼ cup broccoli florets
- ¼ cup green peas (fresh or frozen) ( see recipe )
- 4 cup water
- ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander
Instructions
- Rinse, and wash moong dal with water. Soak it in 1 cup water for 10 minutes.
- Heat ghee in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds, ginger, asafoetida, and fry for 10 - 20 seconds to release the aroma of spices.
- Add chopped onion and fry till onion become light golden in color. Next, add chopped tomato, salt, and spices. Stir to combine and fry the masala till the tomatoes are mushy.
- Add broken wheat, soaked dal (drain the water), and mix nicely.
- Add all the vegetables, and combine all the ingredients together.
- Add water, mix, and seal the lid of the pressure cooker. Cook dalia khichdi over medium heat for 1 - 2 whistles. The cooking time on the stovetop is 15 minutes. Let the steam release naturally from the pressure cooker. Open the lid and check khichdi for doneness.
- Garnish dalia khichdi with a lot of fresh coriander.
- Serve Vegetable Dalia Khichdi warm with raita and pickle.
Video
Notes
- You can use bulgur wheat or quinoa as well for this khichdi recipe.
- Use the saute mode and pressure cooker mode of the instant pot to make this dalia khichdi. The pressure cook time is 5 minutes.
- To make a vegan dalia khichdi use coconut oil or vegetable oil for cooking rather than ghee.
Nutrition
Dalia Upma is a savory broken wheat porridge. It is a quick, effortless, high-protein Indian breakfast recipe. Be sure to watch the video!
Dalia Upma
This wholesome upma often finds its way to my breakfast table. And when it does, I love saving up the last few spoonfuls for my evening snack with a cup of filter coffee.
The whole grains and vegetables make namkeen dalia a nutritious one-pot meal.
About Broken Wheat
Unlike atta (wheat flour) and maida (refined wheat flour), Dalia is whole wheat grains that are pounded or broken down. They include the husk, a viable source of nutrition and fiber. In India, the broken wheat is also known as dalia .
It is commonly used to make a variety of healthy Indian dishes.
Is Dalia good for health?
The fact that Dalia is as close to the natural form of the grain as possible makes it a much healthier option than other types of wheat by-products.
Dalia is, however, not gluten-free . Many nutritionists recommend incorporating dalia into daily meals as replacements for rice or roti because:
- Has a low Glycemic Index – great for people with diabetes or for anyone trying to consume lesser carbohydrate
- Higher protein content – This also means this takes longer to break down and release glucose, thereby preventing insulin spikes in one’s system.
- High in fiber, one stays fuller for a more extended period.
- Perfect weight-loss food because of the above reasons
- Helps digestion and prevents constipation
Broken Wheat or Dalia
How To Cook Dalia (Broken Wheat)?
Dalia doesn’t need to be washed or run under water before use but can be directly added to the pan. The possibilities when cooking dalia are endless. One can prepare khichdi , sweet porridge , kheer, or pulao using the broken wheat.
Sometimes, I simply pressure cook broken wheat with salt to taste and eat it with dal and sabzi instead of rice for lunch.
Because of its high fiber content, a much less quantity of dalia is required to keep me full throughout the day than rice.
Tips To Make Fluffy Dalia Upma
Use pre-roasted dalia for this upma recipe, or dry roast the broken wheat before using it (similar to roasting sooji rava before using).
When made in a pressure cooker, I keep the broken wheat and water ration as 1:1.5 to get the perfect consistency of upma – every single time! If you are using 1 Cup of broken wheat, add water approximately 1.5 cups.
One or two whistles over medium heat are sufficient to cook the vegetables and the broken wheat.
Allow the steam to release naturally from the pressure cooker. Once you open the lid, gently fluff the upma using a fork and allow it to rest for 3 – 5 minutes before serving.
Add a dash of lemon juice or a teaspoon of ghee before serving the dish for a delicious flavor.
Vegetable Dalia Upma
Serving Suggestion
You can serve dalia upma for breakfast with green mint chutney or coconut chutney . It is a fulfilling dish that does not require side dishes.
Store the leftover dalia upma in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 – 3 days. Reheat in a microwave or pan before serving.
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More Indian Breakfast Recipes
Rava Upma
Methi Paratha
Moong Dal Cheela
Matar Upma (Ghugni)
Matar Poha (Chura Matar)
Vermicelli (Semiya) Upma
Matar (Peas) Ka Paratha
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Ingredients
- ▢ 1 Cup dalia (broken wheat)
- ▢ 1 Cup finely chopped onion
- ▢ ¼ Cup green peas (matar)
- ▢ ¼ Cup finely chopped carrot
- ▢ ¼ Cup finely chopped green beans
- ▢ 1 tablespoon peanut
- ▢ 1 tablespoon cashews, sliced
- ▢ 1 – 2 green chili, chopped
- ▢ Salt to taste
- ▢ 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (rai)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- ▢ ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ▢ Juice of 1 lemon
- ▢ 2 tablespoon cooking oil
- ▢ 1.5 Cup water
Instructions
- Dry roast dalia over low heat for 3 – 5 minutes or till aromatic and light brown in color. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- To make dalia upma heat oil in pressure cooker over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot enough add mustard seeds, jeera and wait till seeds start crackling. Then add peanuts, cashews and fry for 10 – 20 seconds.
- Add chopped onion and green chili. Saute over medium heat till onion turn light brown in color.
- Now add the vegetables and saute for 3 – 5 minutes.
- Add broken wheat to the sautéed vegetables. Season with salt, and spices. Stir to evenly combine the seasoning.
- Pour water into the pressure cooker, stir once and close the pressure cooker with the lid. Put the pressure cooker weight on and after two whistles on medium heat turn off the gas stove.
- Let the steam of pressure cooker release on its own. Once steam is released remove the lid to open the pressure cooker. Gently, fluff the upma with a fork.
- Drizzle lemon juice and freshly chopped coriander. Gently mix.
- Serve Dalia Upma warm for breakfast with mint chutney .
Recipe Notes:
- Add any vegetables of your choice or use vegetables that are in season like cauliflower, mushrooms, French beans, potatoes etc.
- You can use pre-roasted broken wheat as well.
- Do not add too much water to cook the upma, it might turn mushy. Add just enough water to immerse the ingredients in the pressure cooker.
Nutrition
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