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Manipur · Breakfast

Khichdi Chakra

Traditional 11. Khichdi Chakra recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Rice: 100g
• Yellow moong dal (split): 50g
• Water: 600ml
• Ginger (grated): 6g
• Green chilli (minced): 3g
• Salt: 2.5g
• Oil: 10ml
• Cumin seeds: 2g
• Asafoetida (hing): pinch (0.5g)
• Fresh coriander (chopped): 8g

👩‍🍳 How to make Khichdi Chakra

1. Rinse rice and moong dal together (1 min)
2. Heat oil in heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat (1 min)
3. Add cumin seeds, let crackle 30 seconds
4. Add asafoetida, swirl (10 seconds)
5. Add grated ginger, minced chilli, sauté 1 minute
6. Pour in rinsed rice and dal, stir for 2 minutes
7. Add water and salt
8. Bring to boil (5 minutes)
9. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid
10. Simmer for 15-18 minutes until rice breaks down and khichdi becomes creamy
11. Stir occasionally (every 3 minutes) to prevent sticking
12. When grains are fully soft and mixture is porridge-like, add coriander
13. Serve hot
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