Cookbook:Khichdi (South Asian Rice and Lentils)
| Khichdi (South Asian Rice and Lentils) | |
|---|---|
| Category | Indian recipes |
| Servings | 2 |
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Khichdi is a popular dish in the Indian state of Gujarat, where many families prefer it as a dinner. There also exist many variations of it across India.
Ingredients
[edit | edit source]- 1 teacup rice
- 1 teacup dal (e.g. moong dhal, arhar dal or masoor dal or combination thereof)
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
Procedure
[edit | edit source]- Wash rice and lentils and soak them for 10–15 minutes in water.
- Add salt and turmeric powder.
- Pressure cook with 3–4 cups of water.
- After the first whistle, reduce the heat and cook for 4–5 more minutes.
- Allow to cool. Serve with ghee or buttermilk.