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Khichri

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About

Khichri is a popular dish in South Asia, especially in India and Pakistan. It is a combination of rice and lentils, cooked together with spices. It is usually served with yogurt, pickles, and other accompaniments. It is a comfort food for many people, and is often eaten for breakfast or lunch.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

3.0
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Fats

16.1
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Carbs

0.8
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Fibre

0.9

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Recipe

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Ingredients

Basmati Rice

1 cup

Moong Dal

1/2 cup

Turmeric Powder

1/2 teaspoon

Cumin Seeds

1 teaspoon

Coriander Powder

1 teaspoon

Garam Masala

1 teaspoon

Red Chili Powder

1 teaspoon

Ginger

1 teaspoon

Garlic Paste

Ghee

2 tablespoons

Oil

2 tablespoons

Salt

1 teaspoon

Water

2 cups

Chopped Cilantro

1/4 cup

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Directions

Step 1:

Wash and soak the rice and moong dal for 15 minutes.

Step 2:

Heat ghee and oil in a pressure cooker.

Step 3:

Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.

Step 4:

Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few seconds.

Step 5:

Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder and salt.

Step 6:

Add the soaked rice and moong dal and mix well.

Step 7:

Add 2 cups of water and stir.

Step 8:

Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles.

Step 9:

Once the pressure is released, open the lid and fluff the khichri with a fork.

Step 10:

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 10246 users have chowed down on Khichri a whopping 16198 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Kolkata, Delhi, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Indore are the top 5 cities gobbling up Khichri like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Khichri, our users are head over heels in june, but the interest cools down in november.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Khichri is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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