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Khichdi (South Asian Rice and Lentils)

Khichdi (South Asian Rice and Lentils)
DinnerIndian⏱ 25 minServes 2EasyGluten-freeEgg-freeVegetarianNut-free
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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

Method

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

Recipe source: Wikibooks Cookbook · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikibooks contributors (history) · Wiki markup removed and reformatted
Photo: File:Spicy Khichdi.JPG by Seena.ge (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source