Comfort Khichadi

Nothing soothes the soul quite like a bowl of warm, aromatic khichadi. This simple yet nourishing dish is the ultimate comfort food – creamy (without any cream added), lightly spiced, and packed with wholesome goodness. A perfect balance of lentils, rice, and gentle spices, it’s easy on the stomach and deeply satisfying. Whether you're seeking solace in a bowl after a long day, or looking for a nutritious breakfast, this khichadi is your answer. Best enjoyed with a dollop of ghee, it’s a classic dish that brings warmth, nostalgia, and nourishment with every bite.

 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rice (basmati/ jasmine)

  • 1/2 cup split green moong dal (or yellow moong dal)

  • 3 cups water for soaking

  • 3 cups water for cooking (adjust as needed for preferred consistency)

  • 1 Tbsp ghee for tempering

  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

  • 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)

  • 6 fresh curry leaves

  • 3cm piece cassia cinnamon roll

  • 1/2 tsp ginger, grated

  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

  • Sea salt or pink salt to taste

  • Handful of chopped baby spinach leaves

  • 2 Tbsp chopped coriander leaves

  • Ghee for drizzling (highly recommended!)

  • Squeeze of fresh lemon juice

  • Crack of black pepper (optional)

 

Method

  1. Soak rice and moong dal together overnight or for 15-20 minutes. Wash until water runs clear. Drain and add soaked rice and dal to a pot with water set on medium heat.

  2. Once the rice and dal come to a boil, you will see some foam formed on the surface. Skim this off and discard.

  3. In a smaller pan, heat ghee on medium heat.

  4. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and cinnamon - let them splutter.

  5. Add ginger and cook slightly.

  6. Add this tempering to the rice and dal along with salt and turmeric powder.

  7. Continue cooking until soft. At this point you can stir in the spinach leaves.

  8. While mixing you can gently mash for a slightly creamy texture.

  9. Before serving add fresh coriander, a squeeze of lemon and a crack of black pepper.

  10. Drizzle more ghee on top for extra goodness.


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