Khichdi With Fresh Spices Recipe
To many, the humble khichdi or khichri or Khechudi, evokes a medley of emotions, by the mere mention of the name, one either loves or hates it. Almost every state in India has its own name for Khichdi.
Ingredients
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1 cup Rice
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1/2 cup Yellow Moong Dal (Split)
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3 cups Water
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1 tablespoon Ghee
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1 Bay leaf (tej patta)
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2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
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1/2 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
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1-2 Dry Red Chilli
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1/4 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
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1 tablespoon Ginger
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grated
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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Salt
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as per taste
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For garnishing
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Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
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Green Chillies
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Lime Wedges
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Lime wedges
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making Khichdi with Fresh Spices Recipe, first rinse and wash rice and the lentils together
Step 2
Soak them for about 30 minutes in water
Step 3
Heat 1 tablespoon ghee in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds
Step 4
When it starts to sputter add bay leaf, dry red chillies, green cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and asafoetida
Step 5
Saute for 10 to 15 seconds and add the drained rice and moong dal to the pressure cooker and saute for a minute
Step 6
Pour 3 cups of water into the pressure cooker, turmeric powder and salt to taste
Step 7
Close the lid tightly and pressure cook the khichdi on a medium heat till the cooker releases a whistle
Step 8
Once the whistle comes, turn the flame to low and cook for 5 minutes
Step 9
After 5 minutes turn off the heat and wait till the pressure is released naturally and open the lid
Step 10
Transfer the Khichdi with Fresh Spices into a serving bowl
Step 11
Add ghee on top if you like and garnish the Khichdi with Fresh Spices with coriander leaves, green chillies and a wedge of lemon and serve hot
Step 12
Serve Khichdi With Fresh Spices Recipe with Pudina & Dhaniya Raita Recipe and Aam Ka Achaar Recipe for a simple comforting weeknight dinner