How long does it take to make My Favorite Khichdi?

About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this My Favorite Khichdi recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

Where does this My Favorite Khichdi recipe come from?

It was shared by Chef Ranveer Brar on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.

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My Favorite Khichdi

Name: My Favorite Khichdi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups cup rice; 1 cup split red lentils; 4 cups cup water; 2 tablespoons tbsp ghee or oil; 1 medium onion; 1 small inch ginger; 2-3 green chilies; 1 teaspoon tsp cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon tsp mustard seeds; a pinch asafoetida; 1 teaspoon tsp turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon tsp red chili powder; 1 teaspoon tsp garam masala powder; to taste salt

A simple and delicious Indian recipe for My Favorite Khichdi, a popular comfort food dish made with split red lentils and rice, flavored with a blend of aromatic spices.

Maker: Chef Ranveer Brar

From: Instagram(view original)

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15 min

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30 min

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45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Ingredients

2 cup rice
1 cup split red lentils
4 cup water
2 tbsp ghee or oil
1 onion
1 inch ginger
2 green chilies
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
a pinch asafoetida
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
to taste salt

Instructions

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee or oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2
Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds. Let them sizzle for a few seconds.
3
Add a pinch of asafoetida and stir well.
4
Add 1 medium chopped onion, 1 small grated ginger, and 2-3 chopped green chilies. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
5
Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of red chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of garam masala powder. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
6
Add 1 cup of split red lentils and 2 cups of rice. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the lentils and rice are well coated with the spice mixture.
7
Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
8
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils and rice are cooked and the water has been absorbed.
9
Season with salt to taste.
10
Serve hot and enjoy!

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How long does it take to make My Favorite Khichdi?: About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does this My Favorite Khichdi recipe make?: This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
Where does this My Favorite Khichdi recipe come from?: It was shared by Chef Ranveer Brar on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.