How long does Garlic Tadka Khichdi take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Garlic Tadka Khichdi serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Garlic Tadka Khichdi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Garlic Tadka Khichdi spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Garlic Tadka Khichdi?

1 tbsp Garlic, ¾ cup Basmati Rice, ½ cup Toor Dal, 1 Onion, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Garlic Tadka Khichdi?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Garlic Tadka Khichdi?

About 676 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Garlic Tadka Khichdi

Name: Garlic Tadka Khichdi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: ¾ cup Basmati Rice, Soaked; ½ cup Toor Dal, Soaked; 2 tbsp Masoor Dal, Soaked; 2 tbsp Chana Dal, Soaked; 2 cup Water; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger, Julienne; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Kasuri Methi; ½ cup Water; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Ghee

30 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as lasooni khichdi, garlic khichdi · Veg · Rice dishes, Dal

Rice dishes Dal One-pot meals Gluten-free

Garlic tadka khichdi: basmati with toor, masoor and chana dal, pressure-cooked and stirred into a ghee garlic tadka. Mild, serves 2, 30 min, video.

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

22 items

2 people

Basmati Rice, Soaked¾ cup
Toor Dal, Soaked½ cup
Masoor Dal, Soaked2 tbsp
Chana Dal, Soaked2 tbsp
Water2½ cup
Salt1½ tsp
Ghee1 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Ginger, Julienne1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli3
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder½ tsp
Kasuri Methi1 tbsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tsp
Ghee½ tsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	676kcal	1352kcal
Protein	26g	52g
Carbohydrate	117g	235g
Fat	13g	26g
Fibre	17g	33g
Sugar	4.6g	9.2g

Cookd masalas for garlic

Method

1
In a pressure cooker add in the rice, toor dal, masoor dal and chana dal. Sprinkle some salt and cook it for 4-5 whistles on low heat.
Basmati RiceToor DalMasoor DalChana DalWaterSalt
2
In a pan add ghee, and cumin seeds and let it crackle. Add the sliced onions and cook until translucent. Add the ginger garlic paste and the chopped green chilli and cook it till the raw aroma is gone.
GheeCuminOnionGingerGarlicGreen ChilliDry Red ChilliTomato
3
Add all the spices and cook it for another 4-5 minutes along with the rice and cook it on low heat until well combined. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderCoriander PowderSaltKasuri MethiWaterLemon JuiceCoriander LeavesGhee

Before you start

How long does Garlic Tadka Khichdi take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Garlic Tadka Khichdi serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Garlic Tadka Khichdi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Garlic Tadka Khichdi spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Garlic Tadka Khichdi?: 1 tbsp Garlic, ¾ cup Basmati Rice, ½ cup Toor Dal, 1 Onion, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Garlic Tadka Khichdi?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Garlic Tadka Khichdi?: About 676 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.