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Gujarati Vaghareli Khichdi

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Gujarati day-old khichdi reborn in a sizzling ghee tempering. The original comfort food: rice and dal melting into each other. Classic pairing: kadhi alongside, achaar on the side.

Prep 12 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato1, chopped
  • Green Chili2
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Ghee3 tbsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Rice2 cups
  • Asafoetidaa pinch
  • Peanuts1/2 cup, roasted

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash the rice and rice in several changes of water, then let them soak while the tempering comes together.

  2. 2

    Melt the ghee, add cumin and a bay leaf, and let the kitchen smell like comfort.

  3. 3

    Soften the onion, add the paste and tomato with turmeric, and cook until the tomato splits.

  4. 4

    Tumble in the rice and rice, coat in the masala, add water (1:4) and bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Let the cooker release naturally, beat the khichdi with a ladle till creamy, and serve swimming in extra ghee.

Chef's tip

Resting the finished dish for five minutes off the heat lets the spices settle and deepen.

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Video: કુકરમાં સૌથી સરળ રીતે ગુજરાતી વઘારેલી ખીચડી।Gujarati vaghareli khichdi | khichdi recipe · on YouTube