How long does Kadhi Khichdi take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kadhi Khichdi serve?

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

Is Kadhi Khichdi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kadhi 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 Kadhi Khichdi?

200 grams Rice, 150 grams Moong Dal, 250 grams Curd, 25 grams Besan Flour, 6 grams Ginger, 6 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kadhi Khichdi?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Kadhi Khichdi?

About 461 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kadhi Khichdi

Name: Kadhi Khichdi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 200 grams Rice; 150 grams Moong Dal; 1200 ml Water, For Cooking; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 250 grams Curd, Whisked; 25 grams Besan Flour; 600 ml Water, For Mixing; 6 grams Ginger, Grated; 6 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 1 tbsp Jaggery; ¾ tsp Salt; 15 ml Ghee; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 grams Fenugreek Seeds; 1 grams Cloves; 2 grams Cinnamon; 1 grams Dry Red Chilli; ¼ tsp Asafoetida; 2 grams Curry leaves; 6 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 15 ml Ghee; 1 tsp Cumin; ¼ tsp Asafoetida

45 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 35 min

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Also known as kadhi khichadi, khichdi kadhi, khichadi kadhi · Veg · Rice dishes, One-pot meals

Rice dishes One-pot meals

Kadhi khichdi is soft rice and moong dal khichdi with a ghee tadka, served with a thin sweet and sour curd kadhi. Mild, vegetarian, serves 4, in 45 minutes.

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

21 items

4 people

Rice200 grams
Moong Dal150 grams
Water, For Cooking1200 ml
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt1¾ tsp
Curd, Whisked250 grams
Besan Flour25 grams
Water, For Mixing600 ml
Ginger, Grated6 grams
Green Chilli, Slit6 grams
Jaggery1 tbsp
Ghee30 ml
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Fenugreek Seeds1 grams
Cloves1 grams
Cinnamon2 grams
Dry Red Chilli1 grams
Asafoetida½ tsp
Curry leaves2 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped6 grams
Cumin1 tsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	461kcal	1844kcal
Protein	17g	66g
Carbohydrate	74g	295g
Fat	11g	44g
Fibre	8.2g	33g
Sugar	7g	28g

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Method

1
Wash the rice and moong dal together 2 or 3 times. Put them in a pressure cooker with 1.2 litres water, turmeric powder and salt. Cook for 3 whistles, then on low heat for 5 more minutes. Let the pressure drop on its own.
RiceMoong DalWaterTurmeric PowderSalt
2
While the khichdi cooks, make the kadhi mix. In a big bowl, whisk the curd and besan for 2 minutes until smooth with no lumps. Add 600 ml water, ginger, green chillies, jaggery and salt. Whisk again.
CurdBesan FlourWaterGingerGreen ChilliJaggerySalt
3
Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a heavy pan. Add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add fenugreek seeds, cloves, cinnamon, dry red chilli and a pinch of asafoetida. Add the curry leaves and fry for a few seconds.
GheeMustard SeedsFenugreek SeedsClovesCinnamonDry Red ChilliAsafoetidaCurry leaves
4
Pour in the kadhi mix. Stir all the time on low-medium heat for about 6 minutes until it boils, so the curd does not split.
5
Simmer the kadhi on low heat for 10 minutes until the raw besan smell is gone. Add the coriander leaves.
Coriander Leaves
6
Open the cooker and mash the khichdi a little with a ladle. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a small pan, add cumin and a pinch of asafoetida, and fry for 30 seconds until the cumin sizzles. Pour it over the khichdi and mix well.
GheeCuminAsafoetida
7
Serve the hot khichdi with the kadhi poured over it or in a bowl on the side.

Before you start

How long does Kadhi Khichdi take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kadhi Khichdi serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kadhi Khichdi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kadhi 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 Kadhi Khichdi?: 200 grams Rice, 150 grams Moong Dal, 250 grams Curd, 25 grams Besan Flour, 6 grams Ginger, 6 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kadhi Khichdi?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Kadhi Khichdi?: About 461 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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