About
Khichadi is a popular dish in India. It is a simple dish made with rice and lentils, and is often served with a variety of accompaniments such as pickles, chutneys, and yogurt. It is a comfort food for many, and is often eaten for breakfast or lunch topped with a little ghee. There are many variatons of khichdi across India and it can be made healthy by adding greens and mixed vegetables to it..
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
3.0
Fats
16.1
Carbs
0.8
Fibre
0.9
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Recipe
Ingredients
Basmati Rice
1 cup
Moong Dal
1/2 cup
Turmeric Powder
1/2 teaspoon
Cumin Seeds
1 teaspoon
Mustard Seeds
1 teaspoon
Ginger, grated
1 teaspoon
Green Chillies, chopped
2
Ghee
2 tablespoons
Salt
1 teaspoon
Water
2 cups
Directions
Step 1:
Wash and soak the rice and dal together for 15 minutes.
Step 2:
Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker.
Step 3:
Add the cumin and mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Step 4:
Add the ginger and green chillies and sauté for a few seconds.
Step 5:
Add the soaked rice and dal and stir for a few minutes.
Step 6:
Add the turmeric powder, salt and water and stir.
Step 7:
Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles.
Step 8:
Once the pressure is released, open the lid and fluff the khichadi with a fork.
Step 9:
Serve hot with yogurt or pickle.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 60547 users have chowed down on Khichadi a whopping 107178 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Pune, Indore, Mumbai, Lucknow, Delhi are the top 5 cities gobbling up Khichadi like there's no tomorrow.
When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Khichadi, our users are head over heels in july, but the interest cools down in october.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Khichadi is the food of choice for 24-27 male, with people of >40 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 60547 users have chowed down on Khichadi a whopping 107178 times.
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