Ada Hengu khechudi

 

Ada Hengu Khechudi is a very simple khechudi made in Orissa. This khechudi is served as prasad in the famous temple of Lord Jagannath in Orissa. The rice is flavoured with just grated ginger and asafoetida. It is usually served with Dalma (a mixed vegetable and lentil-based dish from Orissa) . A super simple and satvik khechudi yet very flavourful.

 Ingredients:-

• 1 cup rice
• 1/4 th moong daal
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoon ghee
• 2 small bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
• 1 green chilly, slit length-wise
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh coconut

Method:-

• Wash the rice and moong daal well under running water. Place in a colander, and let all the excess water drain out.
• Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker bottom. Add the bay leaves, asafoetida, grated ginger and green chilly. Let them stay in for a couple of seconds, taking care to ensure that they do not burn.
• Add in the washed and drained rice and moong daal. Mix well. Saute for a couple of seconds.
• Add in 2 cups water, as well as salt to taste. Mix well.
• Close pressure cooker and put the whistle on. Pressure cook for 2 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally.
• When the pressure has entirely released, open the cooker and gently fluff up the khechudi. Mix in the grated fresh coconut, well. Serve the khechudi hot, with accompaniment of your choice.