Answer

Yes. Here are simple Jain-style recipes for boiled moong and khichdi, without onion, garlic, or root vegetables.

Boiled Moong Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole green moong
• 3–4 cups water
• Salt as per taste
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• 1–2 tsp ghee or oil
• A pinch of asafoetida
• Optional: chopped coriander, lemon juice

Method:

1. Wash the moong well and soak for 4–6 hours, if possible.
2. Pressure cook with water, salt, and turmeric for 3–4 whistles, or until soft.
3. In a small pan, heat ghee or oil.
4. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
5. Pour this tempering over the boiled moong.
6. Mix well and garnish with coriander if desired.

Simple Jain Khichdi Recipe

Ingredients:

• ½ cup rice
• ½ cup yellow moong dal or split green moong dal
• 3–4 cups water
• Salt as per taste
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• 1–2 tsp ghee
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• A pinch of asafoetida

Method:

1. Wash rice and dal properly.
2. Soak for 15–20 minutes, if time allows.
3. Add rice, dal, water, salt, and turmeric to a pressure cooker.
4. Cook for 3–4 whistles for soft khichdi.
5. Heat ghee in a small pan.
6. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
7. Pour the tempering into the khichdi and mix well.

Takeaway

This is a simple, sattvik Jain-friendly meal. It is light, easy to digest, and suitable for regular home food.