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Madhyapradesh · Lunch

Khichdi (Rice-Lentil Comfort Porridge)

Traditional 12. Khichdi recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 100g basmati rice
• 75g moong dal (split mung lentils)
• 250ml ghee
• 5ml cumin seeds
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 1 green chili, slit lengthwise
• 1 black cardamom
• 3 cloves
• 1cm cinnamon stick
• 2.5ml turmeric powder
• 750ml vegetable stock or water
• Salt to taste
• 30ml coriander leaves, chopped
• 20ml crispy fried onions (optional)

👩‍🍳 How to make Khichdi

1. Rinse rice and moong dal separately under running water until water runs clear
2. Soak together for 15 minutes, then drain
3. Heat ghee to 60°C in pressure cooker or heavy pan
4. Add cumin seeds, crackle 10 seconds
5. Add ginger, green chili, black cardamom, cloves, cinnamon; sauté 20 seconds
6. Add turmeric powder; stir 10 seconds until fragrant
7. Add drained rice and dal; stir for 1 minute to coat with ghee
8. Pour stock and add salt
9. Pressure cooker method: Close lid, high heat, 1 whistle, then low heat for 5 minutes; release pressure naturally; open, fluff with fork
10. Pan method: Bring to boil on high heat (2 minutes), cover, reduce to low heat, simmer 15 minutes until all liquid absorbed
11. Consistency should be creamy porridge, grains tender but not mushy
12. Remove from heat, let rest covered 2 minutes
13. Stir in coriander leaves and fried onions
14. Serve hot
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