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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
1x
2x
3x
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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