Cookbook:Khichdi (South Asian Rice and Lentils)

Khichdi (South Asian Rice and Lentils)
Category	Indian recipes
Servings	2
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Khichdi is a popular dish in the Indian state of Gujarat, where many families prefer it as a dinner. There also exist many variations of it across India.

Ingredients

• 1 teacup rice
• 1 teacup lentils (e.g. moong dhal, arhar dal or masoor dal or combination thereof)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp turmeric powder

Procedure

1. Wash rice and lentils and soak them for 10–15 minutes in water.
2. Add salt and turmeric powder.
3. Pressure cook with 3–4 cups of water.
4. After the first whistle, reduce the heat and cook for 4–5 more minutes.
5. Allow to cool. Serve with ghee or buttermilk.