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
- Rinse the rice and dal until the water runs mostly clear.
- Heat ghee in a pot and add cumin and ginger for 30 seconds.
- Add vegetables, turmeric, salt, rice, dal, and water.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 25–30 minutes until soft.
- 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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