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Ragi Malai Khichdi
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Ragi Malai Khichdi

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Visakhapatnam cooking — Ragi Malai Khichdi brings a malai touch with a classic khichdi finish. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Hard

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Heavy Cream1/3 cup
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Cashews10, soaked
  • Finger Millet (Ragi)1 cup

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Khichdi | Guinness World Record | Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana · on YouTube