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Easy & Delicious Grandma's Khichdi with Fresh Salad Recipe

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Easy & Delicious Grandma's Khichdi with Fresh Salad Recipe

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Easy & Delicious Grandma's Khichdi with Fresh Salad Recipe

Name: Easy & Delicious Grandma's Khichdi with Fresh Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati Rice (Washed and soaked for 15 minutes); 1/2 cup Split Yellow Lentils (Moong Dal) (Washed and soaked for 15 minutes); 2 tablespoons Ghee (Clarified Butter); 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder; to taste Salt; 3 cups Water; 1 medium Cucumber (Chopped); 1 medium Tomato (Chopped); 1/4 medium Onion (Finely sliced); 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice; 2 tablespoons Fresh Coriander (Chopped, for garnish)

Experience the heartwarming flavors of Grandma's homemade Khichdi, a comforting lentil and rice dish, paired with a refreshing fresh salad. A quick and wholesome meal packed with love and tradition, perfect for a cozy family dinner.

#Khichdi

#Indian Comfort Food

#Easy Recipe

#Healthy Meal

#Vegetarian

#Lentil Rice

#Grandma's Recipe

#Quick Dinner

#Salad

Heartwarming Khichdi Bowl

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Indian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

15g

Protein

55g

Carbs

Fat

Freshly Prepared Salad

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Khichdi and Salad Platter

Instructions

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Wash and soak the Basmati rice and split yellow lentils (Moong Dal) separately for 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
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Wash and soak the Basmati rice and split yellow lentils (Moong Dal) separately for 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
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Soaking helps cook faster and achieve a softer texture.
2
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker or a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
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Heat ghee in a pressure cooker or a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
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Don't burn the cumin seeds, just toast them until fragrant.

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Add the drained rice and lentils, turmeric powder, and salt to the pot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
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Add the drained rice and lentils, turmeric powder, and salt to the pot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
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Stir gently to coat the grains evenly with spices.
4
Pour in the water. Bring to a boil, then cover the pressure cooker (or pot) and cook for 2-3 whistles (or about 15 minutes on low heat for a pot) until the khichdi is soft and cooked.
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Pour in the water. Bring to a boil, then cover the pressure cooker (or pot) and cook for 2-3 whistles (or about 15 minutes on low heat for a pot) until the khichdi is soft and cooked.
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Adjust water quantity for desired consistency; less for firmer khichdi, more for a softer, porridge-like texture.
5
While khichdi is cooking, prepare the fresh salad: Combine chopped cucumber, tomato, and sliced onion in a bowl.
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While khichdi is cooking, prepare the fresh salad: Combine chopped cucumber, tomato, and sliced onion in a bowl.
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Ensure all vegetables are finely chopped for a balanced texture.

6
Dress the salad with lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
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Dress the salad with lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
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Add a dash of black pepper for extra flavor.
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Gently fluff the cooked khichdi with a fork. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and serve hot with the fresh salad.
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Gently fluff the cooked khichdi with a fork. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and serve hot with the fresh salad.
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A dollop of extra ghee can be added to the khichdi before serving for richer flavor.

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Easy & Delicious Grandma's Khichdi with Fresh Salad Recipe

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Basmati Rice(Washed and soaked for 15 minutes)

Split Yellow Lentils (Moong Dal)(Washed and soaked for 15 minutes)

Ghee (Clarified Butter)

Cumin Seeds

Turmeric Powder

Salt

Water

Cucumber(Chopped)

Tomato(Chopped)

Onion(Finely sliced)

Lemon Juice

Fresh Coriander(Chopped, for garnish)

Servings: 4

Instructions

Wash and soak the Basmati rice and split yellow lentils (Moong Dal) separately for 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly.Preview1mPreviewWash and soak the Basmati rice and split yellow lentils (Moong Dal) separately for 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly.1m

Heat ghee in a pressure cooker or a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.Preview1mPreviewHeat ghee in a pressure cooker or a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.1m

Add the drained rice and lentils, turmeric powder, and salt to the pot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.Preview2mPreviewAdd the drained rice and lentils, turmeric powder, and salt to the pot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.2m

While khichdi is cooking, prepare the fresh salad: Combine chopped cucumber, tomato, and sliced onion in a bowl.Preview3mPreviewWhile khichdi is cooking, prepare the fresh salad: Combine chopped cucumber, tomato, and sliced onion in a bowl.3m

Dress the salad with lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Mix well.Preview1mPreviewDress the salad with lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Mix well.1m

Gently fluff the cooked khichdi with a fork. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and serve hot with the fresh salad.Preview1mPreviewGently fluff the cooked khichdi with a fork. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and serve hot with the fresh salad.1m

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Basmati Rice
(Washed and soaked for 15 minutes)

Split Yellow Lentils (Moong Dal)
(Washed and soaked for 15 minutes)

Cucumber
(Chopped)

Tomato
(Chopped)

Onion
(Finely sliced)

Fresh Coriander
(Chopped, for garnish)

Wash and soak the Basmati rice and split yellow lentils (Moong Dal) separately for 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
Preview
1m
Preview
Wash and soak the Basmati rice and split yellow lentils (Moong Dal) separately for 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
1m

Heat ghee in a pressure cooker or a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Preview
1m
Preview
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker or a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
1m

Add the drained rice and lentils, turmeric powder, and salt to the pot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Preview
2m
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Add the drained rice and lentils, turmeric powder, and salt to the pot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
2m

While khichdi is cooking, prepare the fresh salad: Combine chopped cucumber, tomato, and sliced onion in a bowl.
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3m
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While khichdi is cooking, prepare the fresh salad: Combine chopped cucumber, tomato, and sliced onion in a bowl.
3m

Dress the salad with lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
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1m
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Dress the salad with lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
1m

Gently fluff the cooked khichdi with a fork. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and serve hot with the fresh salad.
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1m
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Gently fluff the cooked khichdi with a fork. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and serve hot with the fresh salad.
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