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Khichdi Recipe

A traditional South Indian rice dish made with lentils and rice. Dal Khichdi is a hug in a bowl. This is the family gujrati recipe
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: al fresco lunch, dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: gujrati food, indian recipes, South Indian
Keyword: basic indian dishes, comforting dinner, indian rice, khichdi, kitchari, lentil rice, simple indian cooking, staple indian dishes
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 1/4 cup basmati rice
  • 1/4 cup moong dal split green gram lentil aka mung dal
  • 1 tsp whole cumin seeds
  • 2 chopped spring onions & more for garnish
  • 2 large chopped garlic cloves
  • About 6-8 thinly cut ginger sliced
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp salt or according to taste
  • 300-400 ml boiling water

Instructions

  • Start by rinsing your rice and moong dal with warm water then soak it in warm water. 15 minutes should be fine.
  • Heat a pan then add in a tablespoon of ghee. You can use oil but ghee gives it a buttery velvety taste and texture.
  • Add in the cumin, let it sizzle for 30 seconds
  • Add in the spring onions, garlic & ginger and stir.
  • After 30 seconds add in boiling water to the pan - be careful cause it will splatter especially if your ghee/oil is very hot
  • Add in the turmeric powder and salt and let the mixture boil
  • Rinse and drain the rice and lentil mix and add it to the water.
  • Cook on medium heat and let boil until most the water has evaporated.
  • Lightly stir with the fork, reduce heat and cover until it’s all cooked. 
  • For a more soupy version add in more boiling water and ghee or butter.