Name: Comforting Masoor Dal Khichdi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 100 g Basmati Rice, or short grain rice; 80 g Split Red Lentils, masoor dal; 2 tbsp Ghee, for tempering and cooking; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds, jeera; 1 medium Onion, finely chopped; 1 medium Tomato, chopped; 4 clove Garlic, crushed or finely minced; ½ tsp Ground Turmeric, haldi; 1 tsp Salt, to taste; 600 ml Water, adjust for desired consistency

45 mintotal

25 min hands-on20 min hands-off

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Spice: Mild

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Method

Heat ghee in a pressure cooker on medium flame. Once hot, add the cumin seeds and let them crackle.
Add the crushed garlic and sauté for a few seconds until golden and fragrant.
Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent and soft.
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are slightly mushy.
Drain the soaked rice and masoor dal, and add them to the cooker. Roast gently with the masala for 1 minute.
1 min
Pour in the water. For a thicker khichdi, use less water; for a porridge-like consistency, add a bit more. Stir well.
Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on medium heat for 3-4 whistles.
Let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid, stir vigorously to mash the dal slightly into the rice, and serve piping hot.

How to tell it's done

Ultra-soft, creamy, and soothingly wet rice and lentil porridge.

Nutrition

Per serving, from 2 servings.

489kcal

Where the calories come from

Protein14.9 g12%
Carbohydrate75.7 g62%
Fat14.5 g26%

Saturated fat: 8 g
Fibre: 7.1 g
Sodium: 1183 mg
Calcium: 104 mg
Iron: 4.9 mg

Estimated by calculation from the ingredient list, using USDA FoodData Central. Not a laboratory analysis.

Getting it right

Tip

Masoor dal cooks extremely quickly and breaks down completely, giving this khichdi a beautifully creamy, almost risotto-like texture without any cream.

What to serve it with

Top with an extra dollop of ghee and serve with a side of pickle (achar), curd, and roasted papad for a soul-satisfying meal.

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