Khichdi Recipe

Khichdi Recipe Ingredients

What Ingredients do I Need for Khichdi?

• 0.25 cup Lentil, Dal - default
• 0.25 cup Rice, Parboiled, Milled - default
• 1 tbsp Ghee - default
• 0.5 tsp Cumin Seeds - default
• 0.25 pinch Asafoetida - default
• 0.25 tsp Turmeric Powder - default
• 0.5 tsp ginger - default
• 0.25 cup Carrot - default
• 0.25 cup Green peas - default
• 1.75 cup water - default
• 0.25 tsp Salt, Table, Iodized - default
• 0.25 tsp Fresh coriander leaves - default

Instructions: How to Make Khichdi

• Rinse and soak grains

  Combine 1/4 cup moong dal and 1/4 cup rice. Rinse them together under running water until the water runs clear. Soak for 10 minutes, then drain.

• Temper spices

  Heat 1 tablespoon ghee or oil in a pressure cooker or pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds and a pinch of asafoetida. Let the cumin splutter.

• Add aromatics

  Stir in 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

• Add vegetables and spices

  Add 1/4 cup diced carrots, 1/4 cup green peas, and 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder. Mix well and sauté for 1–2 minutes.

• Add rice and dal

  Add the drained rice and dal mixture. Stir to coat the grains with the ghee and spices.

• Add water and salt

  Pour in 1 1/4 cups warm water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix thoroughly.

• Cook

  If using a pressure cooker, close the lid and cook for 2 whistles on medium heat. If using a pot, cover and simmer for about 20–25 minutes until soft and porridge-like.

• Rest and fluff

  Let the pressure release naturally, then gently stir to mix.

• Garnish and serve

  Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and a drizzle of ghee before serving.