Dal Khichadi
Dal Khichadi is a popular Indian comfort food that is easy to prepare and nutritious. This recipe is specially designed for people with kidney problems, as it involves leaching the rice and dal to reduce their potassium content. This dish is low in potassium and high in protein, making it an excellent choice for people with kidney problems. It is also gluten-free and vegetarian, making it suitable for many dietary preferences.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
210 kcal
Protein
7 g
Carbs
41 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
4 g
Ingredients
Whole Masoor Dal (Raw)
0.5 small cup (50g)
Cumin seeds
1 tsp (3g)
Turmeric powder
1 tsp (3g)
Garlic paste
1 tsp (5g)
Rice, raw, milled
1 small bowl (100g)
Chopped Onion
1 small cup (80g)
Ginger Paste
1 tsp (5g)
Garam Masala
1 tsp (3g)
Common Salt
0.25 tsp (1.5g)
Olive Oil
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Chopped Green Chilli
2 tsp (4g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Rinse the rice and dal separately and soak them in water for 2 hours.
Drain the water and rinse the rice and dal again.
In a large pot, heat the ghee or oil over medium heat.
Add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
Add chopped onion. Sauté until the onion turns translucent.
Add chopped green chili, ginger paste, and garlic paste. Cook for few mins.
Add turmeric powder, garam masala and mix well.
Add the soaked rice and dal to the pot and mix well.
Add water and salt to taste. Mix well.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover the pot with a lid. Let it cook for 20-25 minutes until the rice and dal are cooked and the water is absorbed.
serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Monika Rao
"Tried making this last night, and I am genuinely impressed by how tasty this Dal Khichadi was. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Swapan Banerjee
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and I am genuinely impressed by how tasty this Dal Khichadi was. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Arisha Ghosh
"Tried making this last night, and it matched my strict calorie targets effortlessly. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Varun Rani Ghosh
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and Dal Khichadi fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"