Khichdi recipe

Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe Khichdi or khichri or khichuri is pure comfort food. You either LOVE khichdi or hate it. If you are a hater, I'm here to change your mind! This version can be made in a traditional pressure cooker or an Instant Pot. Disclaimer: I had originally written this post in June, 2018 when I was going through a difficult time. I've updated it on 7 July, 2021 with new photos and a new step by step video with no changes to the recipe. But I've kept the original narrative as is if you'd like to read it, or you can scroll down directly to the recipe. The last few weeks have been difficult and When I was thinking about the first recipe I want to share when I get back to the blog after a long two month stint, I couldn't think of anything else except khichdi. It's the first thing I made when I got back to my own kitchen. It's what we've eaten the last two days for three meals straight. And it's what comforts my soul best. It also reminds me of how I would demand that my grandma make me khichdi every time we were having lunch at her place. Those were simpler days. I also remember not liking khichdi sometimes. That's because pretty much every house in India has their own version of khichdi or khichri. And my moms version was always super blah. Sorry ma! The way my grandma makes it is definitely a favourite. This version has whole spices, chunks of potatoes and other vegetables that become so soft they almost melt into the dish, and a secret tip wher...

30K Shares Khichdi Recipe made with rice, moong dal & spices is a simple, healthy and hearty Indian meal. This delicious dal khichdi is protein-packed, super comforting and flavorful that you are going to love it. Made under 30 minutes, it is an easy one pot dish and needs only pantry staples. Moong dal Khichdi can be made in a regular pot, electric rice cooker or any kind of pressure cooker, be it a stove top cooker or an instant pot. This post covers all the details. Every nation has its own comfort food, loved by a larger population either for the health benefits or for the ease of making. Khichdi is the most popular comfort food for Indians. Mostly because it is vegetarian, filling, inexpensive & more importantly provides all the essential nutrients in one meal. About Khichdi Khichdi is a healthy Indian dish made with rice and moong lentils. Various other ingredients like ghee (clarified butter), cumin seeds, ginger and asafoetida are optionally used depending on the preferences. This simple and humble dish is the first food for babies and people recovering from sickness. So most people refer it to be the food for babies and the sick as it tastes bland. But a well-made khichdi apart from being wholesome, is very delicious & flavorsome. It can be consumed regularly by normal people as a part of healthy diet. 8 Recipe Card The name of the dish, ‘khichdi’ is derived from the Sanskrit term “khicca” meaning a dish of rice & legumes. It is known by various names like – khich...

4K Shares Sabudana Khichdi, a popular Indian dish made with tapioca pearls, whole spices, roasted peanuts, potatoes and fresh curry leaves. Have you ever wondered why your sabudana khichdi turns sticky, gluey, chewy and sticks to your teeth? I have the perfect solution to all your Sabudana Khichdi problems. Learn to make perfect non-sticky Sabudana Khichdi with the help of my step by step photo guide. Sabudana more commonly known as sago in the Asian countries, is a processed plant starch extracted from the cassava root. This starch is shaped to pearl like balls. Sabudana is high in carbohydrates, so it has the ability to boost energy quickly. Due to its quick energy boosting quality, it was classified as one of the best fasting foods by the traditional Hindu community. So a lot of Hindus use sabudana during various festivals and fastings to make numerous dishes like this khichdi About Sabudana Khichdi Sabudana khichdi is a popular Hindu fasting food where soaked tapioca pearls are tempered with curry leaves, whole spices, potatoes and roasted peanuts. It is a popular dish from the North Indian and western Indian states. Sabudana khichdi is most commonly eaten during Navratri, Ekadashi and other Hindu fasting days. But you can also eat it anytime for a breakfast or light dinner. Due to the high starch content in sabudana, proper preparation and cooking techniques are required. Without that the starches can clump up together to gluey, sticky and chewy texture. My recipe wil...

This post is also available in ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada), and हिन्दी (Hindi) khichdi recipe | dal khichdi recipe | how to make moong dal khichidi with detailed photo and video recipe. perhaps one of the health and comfort food recipe made with a combination of rice and moong dal. across india, khichdi recipes are made for different reasons and occasions, but the basic ingredients and combination remains the same. generally, it has the all spices and flavours in it and is served as it is without any sides, but tastes great when served with a hint of pickle or creamy yoghurt. khichdi recipe | dal khichdi recipe | how to make moong dal khichidi with step by step photo and video recipe. rice and dal based recipes are common comfort food for many indians and are usually made for day to day purpose. there are many ways it can be made with different types of lentils and different types of the ratio between rice and lentil. but the basic one is the moong dal khichdi recipe made with the equal proportion of rice and moong dal lentil to form a classic tasty khichdi recipe. as i was explaining earlier, there are myriad ways you can prepare a simple and easy lentil-based khichidi recipe. each variation is simple, derived by the way the lentil and rice combination is used. in addition to it, the choice of lentil also derives a unique and comforting taste. however, the most popular and common lentil used is moong dal and this post is dedicated to it. there is a reason why it is popular. unlike ot...

Any kind of khichdi should have slightly mushy texture with little loose consistency. It has soft and melt in your mouth kind texture. This texture is perfect for babies. Two main ingredients for making this easy khichdi are - Moong dal with skin (chilka moong dal) and short grain rice. I prefer to use short grain rice for making khichdi. Just because it cooks faster and helps to get mushy consistency. Here I have used ‘gujarat sattar’ rice. You can use any short grain rice. For making this gujarati khichdi, we are not adding any spices except turmeric powder and hing. There are no spices added which gives heat. Hence this is very mild khichdi. I always make simple onion-potato curry on side to go with this. I make that curry slightly spicy which goes perfect with mild taste of khichdi. While khichdi is pressure cooking I make this curry on another stove. So both will get ready in same time. I do roast urad dal papad and make chaas to serve on side. This makes healthy dinner. We love it at home, so I make this at least once a week. The onion-potato curry aka dungri batata nu shaak is very simple to make. I don’t want to make separate post for that and don’t want to invest time for step by step photos. So here I have added bonus recipe below of this curry for you guys. Check out other khichdi recipes Step By Step Photo Instructions: 1) Take dal and rice in a pressure cooker. 2) Wash them well under running cold water or rinse them 3-4 times till water becomes clear. 5) Cove...

This Khichdi recipe is a light and easy to digest Indian dish made with rice and moong dal. Nutritious and light on the tummy, serve this healthy, comforting and nourishing porridge-like Dal Khichdi with curd, raita or papad. I share three ways of making Moong Dal Khichdi (more in the post below and the recipe card). The pressure cooker stove-top version with step-by-step photos and the Instant Pot and Pan method with detailed instructions. Table of Contents • • • • • • • What is Khichdi Khichdi is a simple, classic Indian dish made with rice and yellow mung lentils. It is actually a very healthy recipe — so much so that in India, when someone is ill or recovering from illness, Specifically, small children or senior citizens recovering are often recommended this dish (even by doctors) because it is so nutrient-rich and easy to digest. The word Khichdi comes from the sanskrit word “ Khicca” which means a dish of lentils and rice ( source wikipedia). Khichdi is also pronounced and written as khichri, kichuri, khichari. The simplest khichdi recipe version is made with just A few herbs or spices like ginger, black pepper, asafoetida, can be added depending on the dosha type. In ayurveda, moong is one lentil that is recommended for balancing all three doshas of the body – kapha, pitta and vata. Even a plain mung dal khichdi without any seasoning or spices is consumed as part of an Ayurvedic detox diet. About This Moong Dal Khichdi My dal khichdi recipe is flavorful and not at a...