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Khichdi Recipe
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Khichdi Recipe

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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 248
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • ½ cup rice any variety works, but medium-grain tastes best
  • ½ cup moong dal yellow split is perfect
  • 3 –3.5 cups water adjust according to how soft you want it
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • Salt to taste
Tempering (Tadka) Ingredients
  • 1 –2 tbsp ghee don’t skip… it gives soul to khichdi
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • A pinch of hing optional but great
  • 1 –2 green chillies slit — depends on your mood
  • 1 small onion optional, many skip it
  • 1 small tomato optional
Optional Veggies
  • Potato cubes
  • Carrots
  • Green peas
  • Beans
  • Spinach

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker or deep pot
  • 2 A ladle or wooden spoon
  • 3 Measuring cup
  • 4 A small pan for tempering
  • 5 Strainer to wash rice and dal

Method
 

Step 1 — Wash Everything
  1. Take your rice and dal together in a bowl.
  2. Wash them 2–3 times until water looks almost clear.
  3. This removes extra starch and gives a better texture.
Step 2 — Soak (optional but smart)
  1. Even 10 minutes of soaking helps everything cook softer.
Step 3 — Start the Base
  1. Heat ghee in a cooker.
  2. Let it melt slowly… that aroma will already start making you hungry.
  3. Add cumin seeds. They’ll crackle—nice sound.
  4. Add hing. Then add onion (if you’re using).
  5. Sauté a bit. Don’t let it burn.
  6. Add green chillies and tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes soften a little.
Step 4 — Add Spices & Veggies
  1. Add turmeric.
  2. Add your veggies if using.
  3. Mix well for a minute or two.
Step 5 — Add Dal & Rice
  1. Pour your soaked dal-rice mixture into the cooker.
  2. Give it a gentle stir.
  3. Add salt.
  4. Add water (3 cups for soft, 3.5–4 cups for mushy).
Step 6 — Pressure Cook
  1. Close the lid and cook for:
  2. 3 whistles on medium flame
  3. or
  4. 12–15 minutes on a pot with lid
  5. After whistle, let it release naturally.
  6. Don’t rush—khichdi cooks best with patience.
Step 7 — Final Touch
  1. Open the cooker.
  2. If it’s too thick, add hot water and mix.
  3. If it’s too thin… cook a little longer without lid.

Notes

So my friend… that’s everything about the comforting Khichdi Recipe.
It’s simple, nourishing, budget-friendly, and honestly — it’s a dish that never fails. Whether you’re tired, hungry, lazy, sick, or just craving something warm… khichdi always comes to the rescue.
Next time you cook it, add that little drizzle of ghee and enjoy every bite.
And trust me, once you get comfortable making it, you’ll start creating your own versions too.