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Moong Dal Khichdi.

Soft rice and yellow lentils cooked together in one pot.

◷ ~45 min4 servingsCurry Table version
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

A little context.

Khichdi thickens as it stands; reheat with a splash of water.

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CURRY TABLE · HOME-STYLE RECIPE

Moong Dal Khichdi

~45 minutes estimated. Khichdi thickens as it stands; reheat with a splash of water.

Servings4

US weights are ounces by weight; liquids are US fluid ounces. Values are rounded. Scaling changes ingredient quantities, not cooking time, pan size, or seasoning judgement.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Rinse rice and dal together until the water is mostly clear.

  2. 02

    Warm ghee in a large pot. Add cumin and ginger, then the drained rice, dal, and turmeric. Stir briefly.

  3. 03

    Add water and salt. Bring to a boil, cover loosely, and simmer until both rice and lentils are very soft.

  4. 04

    Stir and add hot water if needed for a spoonable consistency.

THE CURRY TABLE TOUCH · OPTIONAL VARIATION

Pea-green comfort

Add: 2.82 oz by weight green peas

Add the peas during the final part of the simmer and cook until tender. Add hot water as needed to keep the khichdi soft.

A suggested variation. Try a small portion first; the planner uses the main recipe only.
A little cooking note

Khichdi thickens as it stands; reheat with a splash of water.

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