My Favorite Khichdi – 45-Minute Recipe
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.
Recipe by Chef Ranveer Brar· Structured by ReelsMeals
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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
- 1Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee or oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 2Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds. Let them sizzle for a few seconds.
- 3Add a pinch of asafoetida and stir well.
- 4Add 1 medium chopped onion, 1 small grated ginger, and 2-3 chopped green chilies. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of red chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of garam masala powder. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 6Add 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.
- 7Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- 8Reduce 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.
- 9Season with salt to taste.
- 10Serve hot and enjoy!
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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.