Cookbook:Khichdi (South Asian Rice and Lentils)

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Khichdi is most popular dish of Gujarat state in India where many families prefer it as a dinner, everyday. Although it is popular in Gujarat, there do exist many variations of it across India.

This quantity is enough for two people.

Ingredients

• Rice 1 teacup
• Lentils 1 teacup (Moong dhal, Arhar dal or Masoor dal or combination thereof)
• Salt to taste
• Turmeric powder 1 tsp

Procedure

1. Wash rice and lentils and soak them for 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Add salt and turmeric powder.
3. Pressure cook with 3 to 4 cup of water.
4. After first whistle reduce the heat and cook more for 4 to 5 minutes.

Allow to cool. Serve with ghee or buttermilk.