Khichdi recipe
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
30min

A traditional and comforting Indian dish made with rice and moong dal, flavored with spices and herbs.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)
  • 50g
    moong dal (split)
  • 1tsp
    salt
  • 1pinch
    haldi (turmeric)
  • 1/2in
    cinnamon stick
  • 3piece
    cardamom pods
  • 2clove
    cloves
  • 1tsp
    ginger and garlic paste
  • 2tbsp
    oil
  • 700mL
    water
  • 500g
    rice
  • 1piece
    onion, sliced
  • 3piece
    green chillies
  • Some coriander leaves
  • Some mint leaves

How to make Khichdi

  1. Wash the rice and keep it aside.

  2. Wash the dal.

  3. In a cooker, heat the oil and add the dal. Fry until the water dries up.

  4. Add the sliced onion and fry until it turns slightly brown.

  5. Add ginger and garlic paste and fry.

  6. Add cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods. Continue frying.

  7. Add haldi, green chillies, coriander leaves, and mint leaves.

  8. Pour in the water and bring it to a boil.

  9. Add the rice and salt. Close the cooker lid and cook until 2 whistles.

  10. Turn off the gas and let the pressure release naturally before opening the lid.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Do not open the cooker lid until all the pressure has released naturally.

  2. Enjoy the khichdi with tomato, sesame seeds, and peanuts chutney.

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Recipe by

@muslima123

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