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Khichdi

Name: Khichdi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup rice; 1/2 cup split moong dal (yellow lentils); 1 onion, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 2 cups water; 2 tbsp ghee; Salt to taste

Creamy rice and lentil porridge infused with ghee and warming spices, khichdi is comfort food at its most nourishing and gentle. The cumin seeds and turmeric add earthy depth while soft onions and tomatoes melt into every spoonful. Perfect for when you need something soothing, whether nursing a cold or craving simple, wholesome home cooking.

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

35 minutes

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Instructions

1
Rinse rice and lentils together until the water runs clear.
2
Heat ghee in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3
Add chopped onion and sauté until softened. Stir in turmeric.
4
Add the tomato and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened.
5
Add the rinsed rice, lentils, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice and lentils are soft and the mixture reaches a porridge-like consistency, stirring occasionally.
7
Serve hot with extra ghee drizzled on top and yogurt or pickle on the side.