Description
A comforting and nutritious Indian dish, Rice Lentil Khichdi is a one-pot meal made with basmati rice, yellow moong dal, and aromatic spices. This vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly recipe is perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Lentil Khichdi:
- 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
- 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow lentils), rinsed
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 cup diced potatoes
- Optional garnish: chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Rinse Rice and Lentils: In a large bowl, rinse the rice and lentils together until the water runs clear.
- Sauté Spices: Heat ghee or oil in a pot, add cumin seeds, and sauté until fragrant. Stir in turmeric powder.
- Cook Khichdi: Add rinsed rice, lentils, water, salt, pepper, and optional vegetables. Cook until soft and porridge-like.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust salt to taste, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust water for desired consistency.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of asafoetida with cumin seeds.
- Serve with yogurt, pickle, or papad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop or Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
