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Khichdi (South Asian Rice and Lentils)

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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.

Yield 2

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  1. 1
    Wash rice and lentils and soak them for 10–15 minutes in water.
  2. 2
    Add salt and turmeric powder.
  3. 3
    Pressure cook with 3–4 cups of water.
  4. 4
    After the first whistle, reduce the heat and cook for 4–5 more minutes.
  5. 5
    Allow to cool. Serve with ghee or buttermilk.
Cuisine
Indian

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Khichdi_(South_Asian_Rice_and_Lentils)