Easy Dal Khichdi: Your Go-To Comfort Food for Office Lunches

Dal khichdi is one of those things that never fail. It’s easy to cook, needs very few ingredients, and always feels like home food. You mix rice and dal, add water, some salt and turmeric, maybe a little cumin or ginger, and in a short time it becomes this soft, warm dish that everyone likes. There is nothing fancy about it, but somehow it always hits the right note.

Some people like to keep it plain and light, just with ghee and salt. Some add vegetables like peas or carrots to make it colourful and more filling. Both ways it turns out good. The best thing about khichdi is that it works for every kind of day. It’s quick to make when you’re tired, it’s light when you don’t feel like eating much, and it fits perfectly for an office lunch because it stays soft and tasty even after a few hours.

The smell of ghee and cumin when you open the box makes it feel fresh, even in the middle of a busy workday. It’s that kind of food that feels peaceful to eat. A spoon of pickle or some papad on the side makes it better, and you don’t really need anything else with it.

Khichdi may look plain, but it carries comfort in every bite. It’s warm, wholesome, and never too much work. It’s the food you can make anytime and somehow it always makes you feel cared for, even on your busiest days.