🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Smoky Khichdi Kathal

Name: Smoky Khichdi Kathal
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi; 1, finely chopped Onion; 2 tbsp Ghee; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 250 g, chopped Jackfruit

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Raipur cooking — Smoky Khichdi Kathal brings a smoky touch with a classic khichdi finish. About 50 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 25 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Ghee2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Jackfruit250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

1
Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.
2
Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.
3
Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.
4
Pour tempering over the cooked base.
5
Simmer briefly to marry flavours.
6
Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.
7
Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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