Hyderabadi Khichadi

Khichadi a simple recipe that can be served anytime !!!

Khichdi in Hyderabad is know for serving during breakfast, lunch, dinner or lazy weekends mornings,There are many method of preparing.

Ingredients :

1 cup Basmati rice

1/2 cup  Split red lentils (Toor Dal) / yellow lentils (Moong Dal)

4 cups of water

2 tbsp ginger & garlic paste

1/2  tbsp cumin seeds (optional)

Turmeric powder (optional)

fried onion (optional for garnish)

2 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

Method :

In a large non-stick saucepan add oil at medium heat, add ginger & garlic paste stir for 5-10 minutes to golden brown.

Then  pour water alone with rice and  red / yellow lentils.

Add salt & Give it a stir, cover and let it come to a boil.let the rice cook while stirring occasionally.

Lower the heat and leave until the rice is cooked.

Remove from the heat.

Served with Tamatar-ki-chutney,Dahi ki chutney,
Aloo-ka-kheema Achar,Ghee,omelet,Till ka khatta, Khatta and pyaz(onion)....