Yellow Moong Dal Khichdi - Dal Khichdi (1 plate)

Reduce the rice portion in the khichdi and increase the yellow moong dal proportion; keep the serving modest and avoid second helpings.

Use brown basmati rice or quinoa in place of white rice, or prepare the khichdi with more dal and less grain.

Add plenty of non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, bottle gourd, cauliflower, French beans, zucchini, or okra.

Include protein and healthy fat with the meal, such as plain curd, paneer, tofu, eggs, or a small amount of ghee.

Start the meal with a salad of cucumber, tomato, leafy greens, and lemon, and eat the khichdi afterward.

Avoid pairing khichdi with sugary drinks, sweetened curd, papad, potatoes, or dessert; take a 10–15 minute easy walk after eating.