A nutritious navratan khichdi that is filling and provides excellent quality protein. It can be adapted to pongal as well. Its tasty and easy to make! Excellent quality protein, loads of vegetables. Great for persons with diabetes too.
Ingredients (Serves 6 people)
225g rice
50g soya nuggets (If you skip this for a more traditional option it will reduce the protein content)
55g arhar (toor) dal
55g chana dal
55g moong dal
55g masoor dal
100g potatoes
100g carrot
100g cabbage
50g…
Diabetes
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