Red Rice -Whole Moong Kichidi

Red Rice - Whole Moong Kichidi is a main dish. When you are in a hurry or you are running out of time and as a healthy dish, you can prepare Red Rice -  Whole Moong Kichidi. You can have them for breakfast, lunch or for dinner. It is a complete meal with carbohydrates and proteins.

North Karntaka and Maharastra side they use whole moong instead of moong dal in the Kichidi. We, the south Indians use moong dal in pogal. This particular Kichidi contains whole moong, mong dal, Red rice (Organic) and other simple spices like green chilly, pepper, ginger and curry leaves.

Some benefits of using whole Moong in our diet are,
Whoe Moong is loaded with goodies. It is rich in Vitamin A, B, C and E. They are rich in many minerals including iron, calcium and potassium and full of protein. It helps to lower the high cholesterol level in the blood system. Regular intake of Green Moong reduces bad cholesterol and improve the flexibility of arteries and veins. It also regulates the blood pressure. Green Moong is full of complex carbohydrates and full of fiber and helps in digestion. It also stabilizes blood sugar and controls its sudden rise after meal. It helps to keep the energy at a balanced level. Green Moong can be highly beneficial for people having a high blood sugar level.

Here is a recipe of Red Rice and Whole Moong kichidi,  which is loaded with minerals, vitamins and a healthy dish. I am sure all age group people will definitely love this dish.

Things Needed :

Red Rice :  1 1/2  Cups
Whole Moong : 1/2  Cup
Moong Dal : 1/2 Cup
Green Chilly : 2
Pepper : 5 to ^ Pods
Ginger : 1 Tablespoon
Ghee : 3 Tablespoons
Coconut : 2 Tablespoons
Salt : To taste
Jeera : 1 Teaspoon
Ingh (Asafoetida) : a pinch
Lemon : 1 lemon juice
Water : Required
Coriander leaves : 2 Tablespoons

Method :

1. Wash and cook rice and whole moong and moong dal separately . (Pressure cook them for 7 to 8 minutes).

2. Wash and cut green chilly, grate coconut, ginger and keep it aside.Crush pepper pods.

3. Now keep a big pan on the fire. Put 1 Tablespoon of ghee 
4. Put Jeera and crushed pepper.

5. Add cut green chilly and fry until jeera turn slightly brown. Add curry leaves.
6. Add cooked rice, whole moong and moong dal. Mix it nicely. Add required water.

7. Add salt and ingh, ginger. Let it boil nicely for 2 to 3 minutes.

8. Put off the gas. Add lemon juice and mix it nicely. Add fresh grated coconut and remaining ghee.
9. Mix it well and shift the Kichidi to a serving bowl. Add coriander leaves.

    Shift it to the serving dish .

10. Serve  Hot Red Rice Whole Moong kichidi with roasted Papad, pickle and a piece of onion.

 Note :

You can use the Whole moong instead of using moongdal. Using coconut, more or less ghee and chilly are optional. You can add fried onions to the kichidi. It taste different. Use red rice or white rice  according to your choice. Using red rice is good for health since it contains fiber. Make use of less spice for the good health.
Time : 30 Minutes.
Serves : 5

Jack Fruit Seeds Vada

Jack Seeds are used in cooking. Many dishes can be prepared from Jack Fruit seeds. I still remember my good childhood days, We used to collect jack Fruit seeds and put it under the fire to be roasted. Just sit in front of the fire waiting to get back  the cooked seeds. It was really a fun. Whenever I see Jack fruits and Jack Fruit seeds, it reminds me of those days. Now the time has changed, Jack fruit seeds are cooked in the pressure cooker
Jack Fruits and seeds are used in our cookery and it has come a long way. So even now people will make use of the seeds. I have tried the vada in my own way and it has turned it very very tasty. I thought of sharing the recipe and here it is I am writing down the recipe for you all. Do try and enjoy all I can say.

Lets see now the benefits of using Jack Seeds.
Jack Fruit seeds have tones of health benefits. They contain high level of proteins. They have rich nutritional value.They are rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber and vitamin A, C and B. It is also packed with minerals like calcium, zinc and phosphorous. They contain  antioxidants. Jack Fruit Seeds contain high potassium and so lower blood pressure. They are good remedy for constipation.

Here is a recipe of Jack Seeds Vada  and we can have them for snack or when ever you feel like to munch some thing. I have used Jack Seeds, rice flour, onions, coconut and green chilly. It is not so spicy, so all age group people can enjoy having them. It goes very well with a coffee or tea.

Things needed;

Jack Seeds : 1 Bowl
Rice Flour : 1 Cup
Green chilly : 2
Coconut : 1 Cup
Onions : 3 (Small size)
Jeera : 1 Tea spoon
Salt : To taste
Curry leaves : 10 to 15
Oil : To Fry (1 Cup)
Salt : To taste 
Coriander leaves : 2 Table spoons
Ginger : 1 Table spoon

Method :

1. Wash, remove the outer skin (the hard one) and pressure cook the Jack seeds.

2. Cut onions washed green chilly and grate coconut and keep it aside.

3.Now grind cooked jack seeds, Ginger, coconut and green chilly with  little water into paste.

4. Remove from the mixi jar and put it in a big bowl.
5. Add cut onions, green chilly, rice flour and jeera  to the ground jack seeds.

6.  Add salt and mix all the ingredients nicely and prepare thick dough.

7.  Now keep a pan and put oil and heat.

8. Divide the prepared dough into small ball size.

9. Take a ball size dough and pat it and flatten the dough as round shape.
10. Put the  flattened dough in hot oil and fry on medium flame on both sides

11. When it turn brown remove from the pan and put it on the kitchen tissue.

12. It absorbs the extra oil on Vada. Prepare the remaining Vadas the same way.
13. Put it on a serving tray and serve hot Jack Vadas with Ketch up.
14. You can prepare pakodas with the same dough.[

 Note :

Do not add too much water while grinding. Do not add ghee or hot oil. Do not add cooking soda. (It may absorb oil if you add cooking soda). You can add more chilly if you want it spicy. You can add more rice flour if the dough turn bit loose. The consistency should be like akki rotti dough. Vada may turn soft when it is cooled. The Vadas are filling.
Time 30 minutes.
No of Vadas : 15 to 16