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Khichdi (South Asian Rice and Lentils)
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Khichdi (South Asian Rice and Lentils)

4 ingredients 5 steps 2 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

215
Calories
5g
Protein
1g
Fat
46g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

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

Directions

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 sourced from wikibooks

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