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    Home » Lunch and Dinner Recipes

    DAL KHICHDI

    Published: Nov 22, 2015 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Dal Khichdi is a very flavorful and delicious, easy to make vegan and gluten free one pot meal prepared using rice, lentil / dal and aromatic spices.
    Dal Khichdi

    A no onion - no garlic version of the dish is also prepared during festive season. This comfort food is usually served along with boondi and raita.

    Preparation time : 30 minutes
    Serves : 3

    Ingredients for Dal Khichidi

    Rice - ⅔ cup
    Toor dal - ⅓ cup
    Moong dal - ⅓ cup
    Water - 3 ½ cups
    Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon + 1 tablespoon for tempering
    Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon + ½ teaspoon for tempering
    Cinnamon stick - ½ inch
    Clove - 1
    Onion chopped - 1
    Green chilies - 2
    Garlic cloves - 4
    Ginger grated - 1 inch
    Turmeric powder - ⅛ tsp
    Red chile powder - 1 tsp
    Salt - to taste
    Asafoetida / Hing - ⅛ tsp
    Dried red chile - 1
    Cashwenuts - 1 tbsp
    Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp

    Steps to prepare Dal Khichdi
    • In a pressure cooker on medium high heat add 1 tablespoon of oil, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick and cloves. Saute it until you get a nice aroma.
    • Add finely chopped onions, chopped green chilli, chopped garlic and grated ginger, and saute until the onions develop light golden color. Add turmeric and red chile powder, and saute for 30 seconds.
    • Meanwhile wash the rice and dal and add it to the cooker. Add water and pressure cook on medium heat for about 3 whistles.
    • For the tempering : In a small pan, add 1 tablespoon of oil, cumin seeds, hing and saute for few seconds. Add the dried red chile and cashew nuts and saute till it becomes light golden brown. Add this tempering to the khichdi and garnish it with coriander leaves.
    • Dal Khichdi is now ready. Serve hot and enjoy.

    Tip:

    • Vary the spices as per your taste.
    • Once pressure cooked, you can add the water for desired consistency if desired. This dish thickens as it cools down.

    Dal Khichidi

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. CHCooks

      November 30, 2015 at 2:27 am

      Comforting this dal is 🙂

      Reply
      • Kushi

        November 30, 2015 at 3:51 pm

        Thank you so much dear 🙂

        Reply
    2. Antonet Roajer

      December 02, 2015 at 5:31 pm

      All time comfort food that stays gentle in the tummy!!

      Reply
      • Kushi

        December 02, 2015 at 7:19 pm

        You are right 🙂 Thank you Antonet 🙂

        Reply
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