🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Vaghareli Khichdi

Name: Vaghareli Khichdi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: to taste Salt; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 2 tbsp Ghee; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 cup, rinsed Rice; 1/2 cup, rinsed Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)

🇮🇳 Indian

India's answer to a hug: soft-cooked rice and dal, tempered in ghee — the dish every grandmother prescribes and no one refuses. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

Saltto taste
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Ghee2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Rice1 cup, rinsed
Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1/2 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

Fresh Cilantroto finish

Instructions

1
Rinse the rice and dal together until the water runs almost clear.
2
Heat ghee, crackle the cumin, and stir in the turmeric.
3
Add the rice and dal with 3 cups of water and salt; pressure-cook for 3 whistles.
4
Open, mash lightly — khichdi should be soft but not soup — and adjust the consistency.
5
Finish with a spoon of ghee and cilantro; serve with papad and pickle.

Chef's tip

Runnier is fine; add hot water a ladle at a time until it feels right.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Kathiyawadi Vaghareli Khichdi | How to Make Khichdi at Home | Gujarati Khichdi Recipe | Chef Ruchi · on YouTube