Rice Khichadi
Rice Khichadi is a popular Indian comfort food made with rice and moong dal (split yellow lentils). It is a light and easy-to-digest meal, making it perfect for those with an upset stomach or for people looking for a light meal for weight loss. This recipe is gluten-free and vegetarian, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. The combination of rice and moong dal provides a complete protein, making it a great source of nutrition.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
159 kcal
Protein
6 g
Carbs
33 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
4 g
Ingredients
Moong Dal
50 gms (50g)
Onion Finely Chopped
1 small cup (80g)
Cumin seeds
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Turmeric powder
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Red chilli Power
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Common salt
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Carrot
0.5 small cup (50g)
Green Peas
0.25 small cup (25g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 tsp (5g)
Chopped Tomato
1 small cup (100g)
Rice, raw, milled
100 gms (100g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Rinse the rice and moong dal together in water and soak them for 30 minutes.
In a pressure cooker, heat oil over medium heat and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
Add chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent.
Add chopped tomato, carrot, green peas, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir well.
Add soaked rice and moong dal to the pressure cooker and mix with vegetables.
Add 2 cups of water and mix well.
Cover the pressure cooker with a lid and cook for 2-3 whistles over medium heat.
Once the pressure cooker cools down, remove the lid and mix the khichadi well.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
NotesNutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.
Community Reviews & Results
Poonam Choudhury
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and Rice Khichadi turned out absolute perfection! It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Tushar Saxena
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and the step-by-step instructions made cooking completely seamless. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Swapan Vardhan Dutta
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and this health-focused Rice Khichadi blew me away with its authentic flavor. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Will be making this again very soon."
Karan Pandey
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and Rice Khichadi has quickly become a household favorite. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."