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Indian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE

Vegetable khichdi

40 minutes · 4 servings · vegetarian

A classic comfort dish found across India, made in a mild family style.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rice
  • 1/2 cup split moong dal
  • 2 tbsp ghee or oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup carrot, diced
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 1 medium potato, diced
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 5 cups water

Let’s make it

  1. Rinse the rice and dal until the water runs mostly clear.
  2. Heat ghee in a pot and add cumin and ginger for 30 seconds.
  3. Add vegetables, turmeric, salt, rice, dal, and water.
  4. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 25–30 minutes until soft.
  5. Stir well and serve warm.

Mash a little of the khichdi for toddlers or serve with yogurt.

Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.

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