Urad Dal Khichdi
Wholesome black lentil and rice khichdi cooked together into a soft, porridge-like comfort dish — perfect for a warm budget meal any time of day.
10mPrep
25mCook
3Servings
290Calories
14gProtein
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Ingredients
- split urad dal (black lentils)
- basmati or short-grain rice
- ghee
- cumin seeds
- bay leaf
- ginger, grated
- turmeric
- salt
- water
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup split urad dal (black lentils)
- 1 cup basmati or short-grain rice
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse rice and dal together; soak for 15 minutes.
- Heat ghee in a pressure cooker; add cumin seeds and bay leaf and let sizzle.
- Add ginger, turmeric, and the soaked rice-dal mixture; stir 1 minute.
- Add water and salt; pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium heat.
- Let pressure release naturally; open and stir to a creamy consistency.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of extra ghee and a side of pickle.