Khichdi recipe

Khichdi is a mild-tasting Gujarati rice and lentil dish.

There are many regional variations to this basic recipe.

Khichdi recipe

Servings:	Serves 4
Calories per serving:	165
Ready in:	45 minutes
Prep. time:	5 minutes
Cook time:	40 minutes
Difficulty:
Recipe author:	Chef
First published:	24th October 2012

Best recipe review Rice and lentils 4/5 Nice change this makes. Jerry

Ingredients

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• 1 cup of white basmati rice, rinsed in a sieve under cold running water
• 1 cup of yellow lentils, picked clear of stones, washed and soaked in water then drained
• 4 cups of water
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil
• sea salt to taste

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large heavy pot
2. When oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let them fry and pop for a second or two
3. Immediately add the rice ,lentils and turmeric powder. Stir well to mix
4. Add the water and salt and bring to the boil.
5. Reduce the heat and simmer with the lid ajar
6. Lower the heat, partially cover the pot and cook until the rice and lentils are cooked - about 35 minutes

Serving suggestions

Serve hot with yogurt

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