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    Dal Khichdi | How to make Khichdi

    Posted on Apr 24, 2019 · Last Updated on Apr 10, 2024 by Sharmila Kingsly

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    Dal Khichdi is a comfort food prepared with rice and dal. It is so filling and protein rich. We usually serve khichdi with ghee drizzled over it.

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    Dal Khichdi

    Dal Khichdi Recipe | How to make Khichdi with Step by step pictures. Khichdi plus ghee is a heaven I would say. This khichdi with rice and lots of whatsoever dal is so filling and protein-rich. It is one of my lazy day meal and I can even live on it for the entire day. Now let's see how to prepare Dal Khichdi.

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    Ingredients

    Ghee - Use ghee or oil to flavor the khichdi.

    Aromatics- we saute the aromatics in ghee to flavor kichdi. I am using crushed ginger garlic , green chilli and cashew nuts for a crunch.

    Onion - Use finely chopped onion and cook till they are soft.

    Tomato - Cook till they tomatoes or soft for a juicy khichdi

    Dal - Use any dal or a mix of dal in the khichdi. I am using toor dal , Channa dal and moong dal. We can also add masoor dal and green moong dal if needed.

    Spice Powders - Using the Basic spice powders are enough for khichdi. I am using and Turmeric powder and just salt.

    How to make Dal Khichdi

    1.In a bowl add Rice along with moong dal, Toor dal and Channa Dal.

    In a bowl add Rice along with moong dal, Toor dal and Channa Dal.

    2. Wash well and soak them in water for 30 mins.

    Wash well and soak them in water for 30 mins.

    3. Heat a pressure cooker with ghee. Once its hot add in the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let it splutter and then add Bay leaf. Next add Green Chili and cashew nuts. Sauté till the cashews are golden. And then add crushed ginger and garlic. Saute until raw smell leaves.

    Heat Cooker and saute with aromatics

    4. Now add chopped onions and saute till glossy.

     add chopped onions and saute till glossy.

    5. Then add tomatoes and cook till it turns soft.

    add tomatoes and cook till it turns soft.

    6. At this stage add soaked dal and Rice. Fry for a min.

    add soaked dal and Rice. Fry for a min.

    7. And then add measured water. Mix well

    add measured water. Mix well

    8. Next add Turmeric powder, Salt. Combine everything and close the pressure cooker.

     add Turmeric powder, Salt. Combine everything and close the pressure cooker.

    9. Once it starts boiling close the pressure cooker. Cook for 4 whistles in a high flame and one more whistle in a medium flame. Switch off and wait till the pressure subsides on its own and then open the cooker. Garnish with coriander leaves and a tsp of ghee .

    close the pressure cooker. Cook for 4 whistles in a high flame and one more whistle in a medium flame

    Fluff the rice and serve hot.

    Dal Khichdi

    Tips & Variations

    Goes well with pickle and papad.

    Makes a wholesome gut friendly meal.

    You can also add Masoor dal along with this for added protein.

    We can also prepare the same khichdi in Instant Pot.

    Serving Suggestions

    Goes well with Pickle , Papad , Chips . Khichdi tastes good only when served hot. Always serve hot with a dash of ghee.

    Storage Options

    We store the leftover khichdi in air tight box in the fridge for up to 3 days. Before serving we can reheat them in microwave with a dash of ghee.

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    Dal Khichdi

    Dal Khichdi is a comfort food prepared with rice and dal. It is so filling and protein rich. We usually serve khichdi with ghee drizzled over it.
    Prep Time30 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time50 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 225kcal
    Author: Sharmila Kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • 1 tbsp Oil / Ghee
    • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
    • ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 1 Bay leaf
    • 2 Green Chilli
    • 1 tbsp Crushed ginger and garlic
    • 1 sprig Curry leaves
    • 1 Onion
    • 1 Tomato
    • ¾ cup Rice
    • 2 tbsp Moong Dal
    • 2 tbsp Toor Dal
    • 2 tbsp Channa Dal
    • 2.5 cups Water
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric power
    • Salt as needed
    • 1 tbsp Coriander leaves to garnish

    Instructions 

    • In a bowl add Rice along with moong dal, Toor dal and Channa Dal.
    • Wash well and soak them in water for 30 mins.
    • Heat a pressure cooker with ghee. Once its hot add in the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let it splutter and then add Bay leaf. Next add Green Chili and cashew nuts. Sauté till the cashews are golden. And then add crushed ginger and garlic. Saute until raw smell leaves.
    • Now add chopped onions and saute till glossy,.
    • Then add tomatoes and cook till it turns soft.
    • At this stage add soaked dal and Rice. Fry for a min.
    • And then add measured water. Mix well
    • Next add Turmeric powder, Salt. Combine everything and close the pressure cooker.
    • Once it starts boiling close the pressure cooker. Cook for 4 whistles in a high flame and one more whistle in a medium flame. Switch off and wait till the pressure subsides on its own and then open the cooker. Garnish with coriander leaves and a tsp of ghee .
    • Fluff the rice and serve hot.

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    Notes

    Goes well with pickle and papad.
    Makes a wholesome gut friendly meal.
    You can also add Masoor dal along with this for added protein.
    We can also prepare the same khichdi in Instant Pot.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.8g | Protein: 7.4g | Fat: 5.8g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 2.9g | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

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    Comments

    1. Swati says

      June 02, 2019 at 6:31 pm

      So comforting and filling.. a wholesome one pot meal that can be best paired with papad,pickle and raita!!

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    2. cookwithrenu says

      May 24, 2019 at 7:53 pm

      A combination of 3 dal's in a khichdi will add such a lovely taste. Looks delicious

      Reply
    3. Kalyani says

      May 08, 2019 at 1:42 pm

      my husband's fav khichdi.. he loves this anytie with a simple papad and achaar ! well made !

      Reply
    4. Srividhya G says

      May 05, 2019 at 10:10 pm

      Such a wholesome meal with mixed lentils. Love it.

      Reply
    5. Srivalli says

      May 04, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      This dal Khichdi looks so inviting Sharmila, very nicely made!

      Reply
    6. sushma says

      April 30, 2019 at 9:06 pm

      Love the mixed dal khichdi and the dals used in it. Such a delicious and comfort food.

      Reply
    7. Harini R says

      April 29, 2019 at 7:30 am

      Wonderful combination of dals in this bowl of comfort. Love it.

      Reply
    8. vaishali sabnani says

      April 25, 2019 at 12:12 pm

      Wow ! A combination of three dals in the Khichadi sounds like a pot full of goodness and nutrition . So well made it is definitely a little unique in it’s own way .

      Reply
    9. Gayathri Kumar says

      April 25, 2019 at 11:38 am

      This is one bowl of deliciousness. I love kichdi any time of the day and this some version sounds so yum.

      Reply
    10. Suma Gandlur says

      April 24, 2019 at 1:52 am

      That is one wholesome. comfort meal. I can also live on it the whole day. 🙂

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