Urad Dal Khichdi

Name: How to Make Urad Dal Khichdi | Easy & Delicious Urad Dal Khichdi Recipe
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: north-indian

#PC26 Udad Dal Khichdi is a comforting, soulful Indian one-pot meal made with rice and split black gram (urad dal), gently spiced and slow-cooked to a soft, creamy consistency. Rich in protein, naturally nourishing, and easy to digest, this khichdi is both humble and wholesome — perfect for everyday comfort as well as special occasions. In many Indian households, udad dal khichdi holds a sacred place during festivals, fasts, and religious observances. It is often offered as naivedyam (bhog) to deities, symbolizing purity, simplicity, and nourishment. Especially during occasions like Makar Sankranti, temple offerings, or vrat days, this khichdi is prepared without onion and garlic, emphasizing sattvic (pure) cooking. Drizzled with ghee, it represents warmth, abundance, and divine comfort.

prep time 10 Mins

cook time 15 Mins

chef Deepa Rupani

Step 1

Wash rice and urad dal together and soak for 15–20 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Heat ghee in a pressure cooker . Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon and black pepper corns. Sauté for while.

Step 3

Add sliced onion ,green chilli, ginger and sauté briefly.

Step 4

Further add, green peas and potatoes. Add soaked rice-dal mixture. Mix well.

Step 5

Add water and salt, red chilli powder. Stir.

Step 6

Pressure cook for 3–4 whistles (or simmer covered until soft and mushy).

Step 7

Open lid, lightly mash for a creamy texture. Adjust salt or water if needed.

Step 8

Serve hot, with curd, pickle, papad, or a simple drizzle of ghee for a complete comforting meal.

Calories 250 Kcal

Total Fat 5 g

Carbs 42 g

Protein 9 g

ESSENTIAL ITEMS

0.5 cup rice

0.5 cup split urad dal

1 tbsp ghee

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 piece bay leaf

2 piece cloves

1 piece small cinnamon

6 piece black pepper corns

1 piece onion ,sliced

1 tsp finely chopped ginger

1 piece finely chopped green chilli

2 tbsp green peas

1 piece potato,

1 tbsp red chilli powder

as per taste salt

3 cup water (adjust for consistency)

OPTIONAL

to garnish extra ghee, chopped coriander

Recipe by:

Deepa Rupani

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