Across India · Vegetarian
Moong Dal Khichdi.
Soft rice and yellow lentils cooked together in one pot.
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A little context.
Khichdi thickens as it stands; reheat with a splash of water.
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Moong Dal Khichdi
~45 minutes estimated. Khichdi thickens as it stands; reheat with a splash of water.
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
- 01
Rinse rice and dal together until the water is mostly clear.
- 02
Warm ghee in a large pot. Add cumin and ginger, then the drained rice, dal, and turmeric. Stir briefly.
- 03
Add water and salt. Bring to a boil, cover loosely, and simmer until both rice and lentils are very soft.
- 04
Stir and add hot water if needed for a spoonable consistency.
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.Khichdi thickens as it stands; reheat with a splash of water.
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