Think of comfort food and Khichdi is all that will come to your mind! Ever heard the Hindi saying “खिचड़ी के हैं चार यार, दही, पापड़, घी, अचार “? An aromatic bowl of freshly prepared Khichdi can certainly satisfy your soul like nothing else. Khichdi is basically a cocktail of the most healthy ingredients one can eat, i.e., lentils, green vegetables, and a little bit of rice. It’s rich in protein, iron, potassium, extremely easy to digest and more than anything else, it’s very easy to cook. 

All the Khichdi lovers out there, we have curated a list of healthy and tasty Khichdi recipes that you can try at home. For those who are not a fan yet, try these once and chances are that you’re gonna join the Khichdi Fan Club in a jiffy! 

If you are someone who maintains distance from the kitchen and cooking (for obvious reasons 😛 ), you can always get a box of khichdi delivered to your doorsteps. There are multiple kitchens available on food ordering platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, UberEats, etc that offer amazing khichdi. While you place an order online, offers on food can help you save big bucks.

P.S. – It’s not a food for the sick. It can be converted into something really rich and delicious if you have a knack for it. 

Here are some popular Khidchi recipes that you can try at home: 

1. Moong Dal Khichdi: The regular khichdi

Ingredients: Rice, lentils (dal), ghee, cumin seeds (jeera), onion, tomato, garlic, salt, turmeric, red chili powder, and water.

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Recipe:

Take one cup of lentils and .5 cups of rice and mix them

Wash them 3-4 times

Take 2 tablespoons of ghee in a pressure cooker and let it warm

Saute cumin on low flame for a minute and then add chopped onions to it.

Fry onions till they become light brown.

Add chopped tomatoes, half tablespoon turmeric, half tablespoon of red chili powder and salt as per taste. Saute for 5 minutes.

Add washed lentils and rice to the cooker.

Pour 3 cups of water into the pressure cooker and mix well.

Let it pressure cook for 2-3 whistles. 

Your Delicious, super healthy khichdi is ready! Serve it hot with pickle, papad, and ghee.

Khichdi recipes with a twist to enhance the taste

Who doesn’t like experiments? Gone are the days when eating Khichdi was synonymous with being sick. This age-old food is now a part of the menu curated by top chefs at luxury hotels around the country and beyond. To our surprise, people even order a bowl of Khichdi served at exorbitant prices. There’s certainly something great about this dish that makes it so desirable. If you are unknown about various kinds of khichdi recipes, let me enlighten you with the sacred recipes. 

2. Vegetables and Oats Khichdi

People are relying on Oats for all things good. A rich source of fiber and protein, Oats has recently won hearts across the world. If you like oats, resorting to a bowl full of oats and veggies khichdi can be the best decision. Apart from being nutritious, Oats khichdi is also helpful in curing digestive disorders.

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Ingredients: Oats, lentils(Daal), ghee, chopped mixed vegetables(carrot, beans, peas), cumin, spices, 1 chopped onion and garlic, 1 chopped tomato, water,

Steps : 

Wash and soak lentils

Wash and chop all vegetables including onion and tomato

Pour 2 tablespoons of ghee into the pressure cooker and add cumin to it.

Add chopped onions and garlic to it and saute them.

Now add tomatoes and spices to it (salt, turmeric, etc)

Now add all chopped vegetables to the cooker and saute them.

Add lentils (daal) to the cooker and fry it for 2,3 minutes

Add Oats to it and fry them for 2-3 minutes.

Pour water and let it pressure cook for 3 whistles.

Serve hot with ghee and pickle.

3. Dalia Khichdi

Dalia or broken wheat is a good source of carbohydrates and helps in keeping the body warm. For this reason, it is often considered as winter food. Dalia khichdi is an instant delicious and healthy food. It is rich in protein and can be eaten at any time of day.

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Ingredients: Dalia, lentils(Daal), ghee, chopped mixed vegetables(carrot, beans, peas), cumin, spices, 1 chopped onion and garlic, 1 chopped tomato, water.

Steps:

Wash and soak lentils and Dalia

Wash and chop all vegetables if you want to have vegetables in your khichdi

Pour 2 tablespoon of ghee into the pressure cooker and add cumin to it.

Add chopped onions and garlic to it and saute them.

Now add tomatoes and spices to it (salt, turmeric, etc)

Now add all chopped vegetables to the cooker and saute them. (optional)

Add lentils (daal) to the cooker and fry it for 2,3 minutes

Add water-soaked Dalia (broken wheat ) to it and saute them for 2-3 minutes.

Pour water and let it pressure cook for 2 whistles.

Best accompanied with curd, papad, and pickle.

4. Sabudana Khichdi

Sabudana khichdi is one of the traditional Indian khichdi that’s love by people across the country. It is widely consumed as fasting food in India during the Navratri Festival. It is made with Tapioca pearls, potatoes, peanuts, and herbs. Sabudana khichdi needs to be prepared carefully otherwise it can turn chewy, sticky and clump up.

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Ingredients: Sabudana(tapioca pearls), peanuts, cumin, sprig curry leaves, boiled potato, lemon juice, rock salt.

Steps:

Wash and soak Sabudana in water for 6 hours until they soften

After they are completely soaked and softened, drain their water

Add ghee to the pan and warm it

Add cumin and curry leaves to it and saute them

Add cubed boiled potatoes to it and saute them for 2 minutes.

Add salt to it

Now mix Sabudana and peanut powder.

Add Sabudana to the pan and turn flame high

Stir and saute them for 2-3 minutes. Do not overcook

Pour water lemon juice to it and add coriander leaves and peanuts.

Serve hot with ghee and pickle.

5. Millet Khichdi

Millets are a rich source of vitamins B, C, E, and K. It is often considered as a superfood because of the multiple health benefits that it offers. A good alternative for people suffering from High-blood pressure and diabetes, millet also helps in weight loss. It’s filling, healthy, amazing to keep you energetic and positive the whole day. 

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Ingredients: Millets, lentils, ghee, chopped mixed vegetables(carrot, beans, peas), cumin, spices, 1 chopped onion and garlic, 1 chopped tomato, water,

Steps:

 Wash and soak millets and lentils for at least half an hour

 Wash and chop all vegetables including onion and tomato

Pour 2 tablespoon of ghee into the pressure cooker and add cumin to it.

 Add chopped onions and garlic to it and saute them.

Now add tomatoes and spices to it (salt, turmeric, etc)

Now add all chopped vegetables to the cooker and saute them.

Add drained Millets and lentils (daal) to the cooker and fry it for 2,3 minutes

Pressure cook for 3 whistles in medium flame. 

 These deliciously healthy recipes prove that making tasty khichdi at home is no rocket science. Try these methods of preparing a bowl of healthy and hearty khichdi at home and you will certainly fall in love with this local delicacy. 

Author Bio : 

Jaya Dwivedi

An impulsive backpacker, a storyteller, and an unsophisticated foodie, Jaya loves exploring new destinations and cuisines. She’s a Content Writer by the day, foodie by the night. She’s always on a lookout for the latest deals and offers to save maximum and fulfill her dream of traveling across the Globe!

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