Vegan Italian Khichdi
Looking for a healthy 100 calorie dish that combines the zest of Italian cuisine with the comfort of Indian food? This Vegan Italian Khichdi is your answer. A perfect one-bowl meal, this dish is full of nourishing veggies and fiber rich lentils making it a perfect lunch or dinner option. It’s super easy to make and proves that healthy can be delicious too!
Recipe:
Ingredients:
1. 3 tablespoons of black lentils (urad dal)
2. 1 small zucchini, chopped
3. 1 small bell pepper, chopped
4. 1/2 onion, finely chopped
5. 2 cloves of garlic, minced
6. 1 teaspoon of olive oil
7. A pinch of turmeric, cumin seeds
8. Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Rinse the lentils and soak them for 30 minutes. Drain.
2. In a pan, heat oil. Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add the onions and sauté until it turns transparent.
4. Add garlic, zucchini, bell pepper and sauté for another 4-5 minutes.
5. Now add the drained lentils, salt, pepper and turmeric. Mix well.
6. Add 1 cup of water, cover and let it cook for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils are cooked and all the water has been absorbed.
7. Your Vegan Italian Khichdi is ready to be served.
This inventive dish is sure to be a hit with both health-conscious eaters and flavor hunters. So give the Vegan Italian Khichdi a shot. It’s sure to blow your expected calorie count out of the water!
