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My Favorite Khichdi

Recipe by Chef Ranveer Brar on InstagramAdded 2 June 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. 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.

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My Favorite Khichdi by Chef Ranveer Brar, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  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.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The seeds sizzle in the hot fat. Keep them moving so they toast evenly.

  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.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The onion turns translucent and soft. Stir often to keep the aromatics from catching.

  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.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The grains and lentils are coated in the spices. Stir continuously to prevent sticking.

  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.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The rice and lentils are tender and the water is absorbed. Keep the lid on while they simmer.

  9. Season with salt to taste.

  10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Tips while you cook

Toast spices first
Heat the cumin and mustard seeds until they sizzle before adding other ingredients.
Coat rice and lentils
Stir the rice and lentils with the spice mixture for 1–2 minutes.
Simmer covered
After adding water, reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
Season at the end
Add salt after the rice and lentils are cooked, just before serving.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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