30 Dec Goda Masala Khichadi
Goda Masala Khichadi is a comforting and mildly spiced Maharashtrian one-pot meal made using rice, lentils, vegetables, and the signature Goda Masala. Unlike regular khichadi, this version has a slightly sweet, aromatic flavor from warming spices. It is wholesome, nourishing, and perfect for lunch or dinner, especially when served with curd, pickle This dish balances taste and nutrition while remaining easy to digest.
Ingredients
Rice – 1 cup
Moong dal – 1/2 cu
Cauliflower – 1 medium. chopped
Tomato – 1 medium, chopped
Green peas – ½ cup( fresh or frozen)
Spices & Masala
Goda masala – 2 tsp
Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
Red chilli powder – ½ tsp (adjust to taste)
Asafoetida (hing) – a pinch
Salt – to taste
Jaggery – 1 to 1½ tsp (optional, traditional)
Tempering
Oil or ghee – 2½ tbsp
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
black pepper – 8–10
cloves – 3
green elaichi – 3
bay leaf – 1
methi seeds – 1 tsp
Coriander leaves and fresh grated coconut for garnish– 2 tbsp
Water – 5½ to 6 cups
COOK TIME
45 minutes
CALORIES
350 kcal
PROTEIN
10-12 g
FIBER
7-8 g
CARBOHYDRATES
50-55 g
SERVES
4
Instructions
Wash and soak rice and dals together for 20 minutes. Drain.
Heat oil/ghee in a pressure pan or heavy pot.
Add mustard seeds; let them splutter. Add cumin seeds and rest of spices and hing.
Add tomatoes and cook till soft.
Add turmeric, red chilli powder, and Goda masala. Mix well.
Add all vegetables and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
Add soaked rice and dals. Mix gently.
Add salt, jaggery, and water and teaspoon of ghee . Stir well.
Pressure cook for 3 whistles or cook covered until soft and mushy.
Once cooked, mix in a cup of hot water (to make the khichadi more soft )and garnish with coriander leaves and fresh grated coconut.
Serve hot with curd, pickle, or ghee drizzle.
Video tutorial
Notes
Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving – ¼ of recipe)
Nutrient Amount
Energy ~330–350 kcal
Protein ~10–12 g
Carbohydrates ~50–55 g
Dietary Fiber ~7–8 g
Fat ~9–10 g
Iron ~2.5 mg
Calcium ~60 mg
Nutrition Highlights
Good source of plant protein from dals
High fiber from vegetables and lentils
Provides sustained energy
Easily digestible and balanced meal
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