Hyderabadi Khichdi with Masoor Dal

Khichdi has always been a comfort food for me, especially so in winter. I have a number of Khichdi recipes on the blog and today I am back with another one, Hyderabadi Khichdi; this one is a lightly spiced one made with rice and masoor dal. Serve it with some Til ka Khatta and you will be in heaven!

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Hyderabadi Khichdi with Tik ka Khatta

Every state has its own version of khichdi, and most are a combination of grain and a lentil (most popularly rice and moong/green gram). In Western Indian states like Rajasthan, Bajra or Pearl Millet is used as a substitute for rice.

Coming back to Hyderabadi Khichdi, what intrigued me was the use of masoor dal. As a South Indian, I rarely used masoor dal in my cooking before I started blogging. Ever since, I have been trying out recipes with both whole masoor and masoor dal. 🙂

The Hyderbadi Khichdi uses rice and masoor dal, with some onions and mild spices. The result was a fragrant, mellow Khichdi that was quite unlike others of its ilk. I paired it with a nutty, tangy sesame-peanut-tamarind gravy called Til ka Khatta, which turned out to be the perfect accompaniment.

Do also try my recipes for Bajra Khichdi, Balaee (Himachali Khichdi with Kala Chana), and Palak Moong Khichdi Cooked in Buttermilk.

Recipe Source: Khichdi with Masoor Dal

How to Make Hyderabadi Khichdi with Masoor Dal

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Hyderabadi Khichdi with Masoor Dal

Aruna

This is the recipe for a mildly spiced, mellow Hyderabadi Khichdi made with Masoor Dal. Pair it with some Til ka Khatta and you have a perfect meal.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Hyderabadi, Indian

Servings 4 People

Ingredients

  

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• 3/4 Cup Rice
• 1/2 Cup Masoor Dal
• 1 Cup Finely Chopped Onions
• 3 Spicy Green Chillies (Slit)
• 1 Handful Chopped Mint Leaves
• 6 Cloves
• 2" Piece of Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Shah Jeera
• 1/2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1 tbsp Ghee or Oil Vegans can use oil
• Salt to Taste

Instructions

 

Preparing the Rice and Lentils

• Mix the rice and masoor dal.
• Wash and soak in 3 cups of water for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Drain and set aside.

Making the Hyderabadi Khichdi

• In a kadhai, over medium heat, melt the ghee.
• Add the cloves, cinnamon and shah jeera.
• Stir-fry till the aromas are released.
• Add the onions and ginger garlic paste.
• Stir-fry till the onions are translucent.
• Add turmeric, slit green chillies and salt. Mix well.
• Add mint leaves and mix well. 
• Add the soaked and drained rice and masoor dal.
• Mix well.
• Add 2 cups of water and salt.
• Mix well.
• Cover and cook till the rice and lentils are done.
• With a gentle hand, mix the Hyderabadi Khichdi to separate the grains.  
• Serve hot with Til ka Khatta or Mirchi ka Salan.
  

Keyword Hyderabadi Khichdi, Khichdi, Masoor Dal Khichdi

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A Spoonful of Hyderabadi Khichdi

How to Make Hyderabadi Khichdi with Masoor Dal

1. Presoaking the Rice and Masoor Dal
   1. Add the rice and masoor dal to a large bowl or colander.
   2. Wash under running water till the water runs clear.
   3. Soak the rice and dal in 3 cups of water for 15 to 30 minutes.
   4. After the rice and dal are soaked, drain them and set aside.
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2. Making the Hyderabadi Khichdi
   1. Using medium flame, heat a large kadhai and add the ghee to it. Vegans can use oil.
   2. When the ghee is melted, add the cloves, cinnamon and shah jeera, and stir-fry till aromatic.
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   3. Now add the sliced onions and ginger-garlic paste.
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   4. Stir-fry the onions till they turn are translucent. Be careful not to brown the onion. 
   5. Now add the turmeric powder, slit green chillies and salt. Mix well.
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   6. Add the chopped mint leaves and stir-fry for a few seconds.
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   7. Now add the soaked and drained rice and masoor dal and mix well.
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   8. Add 2 cups of water.
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   9. Mix well, cover and cook over medium heat till the rice and masoor dal are done. You do not have to stir this often.
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   10. When the Hyderabadi Khichdi is cooked, mix with a gentle hand to separate the grains.
   11. Garnish with fresh coriander.
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3. Serve hot with Papad and Til ka Khatta or Mirchi ka Salan.

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I am taking this hearty winter khichdi to the 118th Foodie Monday Blog Hop event where the theme is Khichdi! To see what my fellow bloggers are cooking, click on the logo!

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