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    Kadhi Khichdi

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    Kadhi Khichdi is a dish many of us have grown up on. It is a dish made up of a yellow Rice that is served with a warm fragrant yoghurt based soup which is thickened with gram/besan flour.

    Kadhi Khichdi in a plate with papadums, potatoes and aubergine

    Kadhi Khichdi

    I have seen so many variations of kadhi kichdi since I began blogging. I didn't realise that there were that many.

    The kadhi has 3 variations as far as I am aware - Punjabi - thick soup with pakoras, Gujarati - a thin sweet and sour soup with the addition of jaggery and this version which can be thick or thin and is sour.

    There seems to be several versions of kichdi though. 

    My version is my Mother in Law's version which I love and it is similar to the one we grew up on with slight variations such as the type of Daal used in the rice. 

    What to serve with it

    I will never ever turn away a bowl of Kadhi Khichdi. It is one of my absolute favourite meals, especially when all the sides are served with it.

    You can have so many sides with this meal - Potato Fry is the obvious and best one, Tomato Chutney, Bindi (Okra), Baingan Bharta, Fish, Spinach (Saag), Aubergine, potato and pea Curry, Papadums, Achaars (Pickles)..the list is endless.

    There are also other things that people do with the leftover from this meal. We would squash the Kichdi (rice) into oval shapes and have it warm with milk and some would sprinkle the rice with sugar. 

    How to make Kadhi Khichdi (Full instructions with additional notes are in the recipe card at the bottom)

    Soak 1 1/2 cup Rice wit 3/4 cup Red Lentils (or Split Chickpeas (oily)) for 20 - 30 minutes.

    Rice and lentils in pot

    Rice and Split chickpeas in a tub

    Rice and lentils soaking in a bowl

    Heat Ghee and add Cumin Seeds.

    Ghee and Cumin Seeds in a pot

    When they sizzle, add the Onion.

    Onions added to pot

    Once golden brown, add salt and turmeric.

    Bronwed onion, salt and turmeric in a pot

    Stir in Rice and Lentils.

    Rice and lentils added to pot

    Add Water. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered on low till cooked.

    Water added to rice pot

    Water, rice and lentils being stirred in pot

    Mix Gram Flour with water in a small bowl.

    Gram flour and water in a bowl

    Blend Green Chillies, Coriander, Spring Onions, Cumin Seeds, Garlic, Turmeric, Yoghurt, Cream and Salt.

    Garlic and Coriander in bowl

    Yoghurt and Turmeric added to blender with coriander

    Add to a bowl and sieve in the Gram Flour mix.

    Add a pinch of Citric Acid if it isn't sour enough.

    Gram flour being sieved into yoghurt mix

    Heat Oil/Ghee in a pan and add Curry Leaves.

    Curry leaves in a pan

    Add Curry leaves to Yoghurt Soup.

    Curry leaves added to yoghurt soup

    Stir in Ajwain/Carom Seeds.

    Seeds added to yoghurt soup

    Simmer on low and serve warm.

    Balancing Flavours

    With this recipe, the balance of flavours is important and it will take some tweaking depending on yoghurt brand used etc. So you may want to add a pinch of sugar or a touch more cream depending on how it tastes at the end. 

    Variations

    Red Lentils

    You can use Oily Split Chickpeas instead of the Red Lentils in the Rice.

    Thickening

    To thicken the Kadhi you can whisk an Egg into the gram Flour mix.

    Tomato

    You can add 1 tomato (blended) into the Kadhi.

    Storage Instructions

    This recipe can be made up to 3 days ahead. Keep covered in the fridge. Reheat on the stove to in the microwave.

    Freezer Instructions

    The rice can be frozen in an airtight container for up to a month. The Kadhi cannot be frozen as it will breakdown.

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    Kadhi Khichdi in a plate with papadums, potatoes and aubergine
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    Kadhi Khichdi

    Kadhi Khichdi is a dish many of us have grown up on. It is a dish made up of a yellow Rice that is served with a warm fragrant yoghurt based soup which is thickened with gram/besan flour.

    Course Dinner, Lunch, Lunch/Dinner
    Cuisine Indian
    Keyword Kadhi Kichdi, Kichdi, Kichdi Kari
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 591 kcal
    Author Safira

    Ingredients

    Rice (Kichdhi)

    • 1 ½ cup Rice Long Grain
    • ¾ cup Red Lentils
    • 2 tbsp Ghee
    • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 1/2 Onion Diced
    • Salt
    • ½ tsp Turmeric
    • 3 cups Water Boiled

    Soup (Kadhi)

    • 1 ½ tbsp Gram Flour Besan
    • 1 - 2 Green Chillies Sliced
    • Small Handful Coriander leaves and stems
    • 3 Spring Onions Cut into rounds
    • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 4 cloves Garlic
    • 1 tsp Turmeric
    • 200 g Natural Yoghurt
    • 50 - 200 g Double Cream
    • Salt
    • Pinch Citric Acid Optional but so good
    • 10 - 15 Curry Leaves
    • 1 tsp Carom Seeds

    Instructions

    Rice (Kichdi)

    1. Soak 1 1/2 cup Rice wit 3/4 cup Red Lentils for 20 - 30 minutes. Drain until water runs clear.

    2. Heat Ghee and add Cumin Seeds.

    3. When they sizzle, add the Onion.

    4. Once golden brown, add salt and turmeric.

    5. Stir in Rice and Lentils. Add Water. Bring to boil and once most of the water has evaporaties, cover the pot and cook on low for 15 - 20 minutes. Set aside.

    Soup (Kadhi)

    1. Meanwhile mix Gram Flour with water in a small bowl.

    2. Blend Green Chillies, Coriander, Spring Onions, Cumin Seeds, Garlic, Turmeric, Yoghurt, Cream and Salt. Add to a bowl and sieve in the Gram Flour mix.

    3. Add a pinch of Citric Acid if it isn't sour enough. Add to a pot and bring to a simmer.

    4. Heat Curry Leaves and carom seeds in a pan over medium low heat till fragrant.

    5. Add to the pot with the yoghurt mixture in. At this stage taste it and adjust - too sour? add a pinch of sugar? Not creamy enough? Add some cream. With this recipe, the balance of flavours is important and it will take some tweaking depending on yoghurt brand used etc. Simmer for 2 - 3 minutes and serve warm with rice.

    Recipe Notes

    Storage Instructions

    This recipe can be made up to 3 days ahead. Keep covered in the fridge. Reheat on the stove to in the microwave.

    Freezer Instructions

    The rice can be frozen in an airtight container for up to a month. The Kadhi cannot be frozen as it will breakdown.

    Balance

    With this recipe, the balance of flavours is important and it will take some tweaking depending on yoghurt brand used etc. So you may want to add a pinch of sugar or a touch more cream depending on how it tastes at the end. 

    Variations

    Red Lentils

    You can use Oily Split Chickpeas instead of the Red Lentils in the Rice.

    Thickening

    To thicken the Kadhi you can whisk an Egg into the gram Flour mix.

    Tomato

    You can add 1 tomato (blended) into the Kadhi.

    Nutrition Facts
    Kadhi Khichdi
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 591 Calories from Fat 171
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 19g29%
    Saturated Fat 9g56%
    Cholesterol 43mg14%
    Sodium 161mg7%
    Potassium 601mg17%
    Carbohydrates 87g29%
    Fiber 14g58%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 17g34%
    Vitamin A 572IU11%
    Vitamin C 134mg162%
    Calcium 163mg16%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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