
Masala Khichdi Aur Papad
Vegetable-studded masala khichdi, the one-pot that ends with crushed papad on top. One-pot, gentle-spiced and ready in half an hour. Serve hot with papad, pickle and a big spoon of ghee.
Ingredients
- Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Onion1, finely chopped
- Tomato1, chopped
- Green Chili1, slit
- Cumin Seeds1 tsp
- Ghee3 tbsp
- Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
- Rice3/4 cup
- Asafoetidaa pinch
- Green Peas1 cup
- Yellow Moong Dal1 cup, rinsed
Optional extras
- Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Wash the rice and rice in several changes of water, then let them soak while the tempering comes together.
- 2
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker and crackle cumin with a pinch of asafoetida.
- 3
Brown the onion lightly, stir in ginger garlic paste, then the tomato and spices with a splash of water.
- 4
Tumble in the rice and rice, coat in the masala, add water (1:4) and bring to a boil.
- 5
Let the cooker release naturally, beat the khichdi with a ladle till creamy, and serve swimming in extra ghee.
Chef's tip
The right consistency pours like thick pancake batter — add hot water to fix.
/dish/30738Watch how it's made
Video: कढ़ी-खिचड़ी के साथ जब पापड़ चूरी बनाएंगे तो यकीन मानिये उंगलिया चाट जायेंगे Kadhi Khichdi/Papad Choori · on YouTube