Rice and lentils cooked with vegetables and warming spices for a fuller, more colourful khichdi.
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The heart of Masala Khichdi is rice and lentils cooked with vegetables and warming spices for a fuller, more colourful khichdi. Give the base masala, lentils or vegetables enough time to cook properly and the dish develops a fuller flavour.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
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Instructions
Follow along step-by-step.
Rinse rice and dal and keep them ready.
Temper cumin in ghee, then sauté tomato and vegetables with turmeric and garam masala.
Add rice and dal, salt and enough water for a soft texture.
Pressure-cook until tender, stir well and finish with coriander and a little extra ghee if desired.
Notes & Tips
This is a good clean-out-the-fridge meal; use vegetables that cook at similar rates. Nutrition values are approximate per serving.
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