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Urad Dal Khichdi

Name: Urad Dal Khichdi
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 3-4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup urad dal; 1 cup rice; 1 tbsp ghee; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 cloves garlic; Salt and turmeric to taste; Water as needed

Comforting One-Pot Meal

A wholesome and nutritious dish made by simmering rice and split black urad dal with aromatic spices and a generous dollop of ghee.

Comfort Food Wholesome & Nutritious Winter Special

About Urad Dal Khichdi

Urad Dal Khichdi is a rustic, comforting dish renowned for its earthy flavor and nutritional density. Often prepared during winters or festivals like Makar Sankranti, this simple mix of rice, lentils, and basic spices is deeply satisfying.

Cuisine

North Indian

Serves

3–4 People

Cooking Time

20–30 Minutes

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice
1/2 cup split black urad dal
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)

1 inch ginger (julienned)
2 dry red chilies
2 tbsp ghee
Salt to taste

Preparation

1

Wash

Wash rice and dal together and soak for 20 minutes.
2

Heat Ghee

Heat ghee in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds.
3

Temper

Add asafoetida, dry red chilies, and ginger to the ghee.
4

Mix

Add the drained rice and dal mixture; sauté for a minute.
5

Water

Add 3.5 cups of water and salt; stir well.
6

Cook

Pressure cook for 3–4 whistles until soft and mushy.
7

Serve

Serve steaming hot with extra ghee drizzled on top.

Pro Tip

The ratio of water to the rice-dal mixture is vital for the perfect texture; use more water if you prefer a porridge-like consistency, or less for distinct grains. Always temper the khichdi with generous amounts of pure desi ghee, as it not only enhances the earthy flavor of the black urad dal but also aids in better digestion and nutrient absorption.