How to make Dal Khichdi Cassarole - The plain dal khichdi made special – topped with mozzarella cheese and gratinated.
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Main Ingredients : Moong dal (मूंग दाल), Rice (चावल)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Rice
Dal Khichdi Cassarole Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
For more recipes related to Dal Khichdi Cassarole checkout Dal Khichdi, Dal Khichdi, Chilka Moongdal Khichdi. You can also find more Rice recipes like Rice, Khatte Meethe Chawal, Burnt Ginger Rice, Dalia Bhaat.
Prep Time : 26-30 minutes
Cook time : 21-25 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Dal Khichdi Cassarole Recipe
Moong dal dhuli, soaked ½ cup
Rice soaked for 30 minutes 1 cup
Mozzarella cheese grated ½ cup
Ghee 1 tablespoon
Mustard seeds 1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves 5-7
Green chillies halved and slit 1-2
Garlic chopped 1 tablespoon
Asafoetida ¼ teaspoon
Onion finely chopped 1 medium
Tomatoes finely chopped 1 medium
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 2 tablespoons
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180° C.
Step 2
Heat ghee in a non-stick pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves and green chilies and sauté for 10 seconds. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Step 3
Add asafoetida and sauté. Add onion and sauté till translucent. Add tomato and mix. Add salt, mix and cook till tomato turns soft and pulpy.
Step 4
Add turmeric powder and mix. Add drained rice and drained dal and mix. Add 1 tablespoon coriander leaves and mix. Add 3cups water, mix, cover and cook till rice is ¾done.
Step 5
Transfer the rice mixture into a glass baking dish, spread cheese and remaining coriander leaves on top. Put the casserole into the preheated oven and bake till the cheese melts.
Step 6
Serve hot.
