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Tarla Dalal
26 September, 2019


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About Dal Khichdi
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Moong dal khichdi
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An elaborate yet easy khichdi that makes a wholesome and delicious meal, the toor dal khichdi is made of toor dal and rice combined with not just whole spices but also onions, garlic and tomatoes. This imparts a tangy twist to the dal khichdi making it holistic in terms of taste too.
When you don’t have time to prepare a Kadhi, you can just serve toor dal khichdi with curds and papad like Fried papad, Roasted papad, Fried Khichiya Papad, Roasted Khichiya Papad, Instant Whole Wheat Masala Papad or Papad ki Churi and there you have a sumptuous dinner on the table!
Some important points i would like to share with you on khichdi recipe. 1. Take a pressure cooker and add the dal to it. We have used toor dal, but many people use a combination of moong dal, green moong dal or masoor dal. 2. We have added tomatoes and onions to our khichdi recipe but you can add your own choice of vegetables like green peas, cauliflower and potatoes. 3. It’s best to make the khichdi slightly mushy by adding little extra water while pressure cooking. 4. When pressure cooking the khichdi, don’t cook on high flame as the khichdi will get stuck at the bottom of the pressure cooker and give a burnt taste. So cook on a medium flame. 5. You can replace rice with broken wheat (lapsi or dalia) in this recipe to make it healthier.
Make sure you top your dal khichdi with generous amounts of melted ghee.
Enjoy khichdi recipe | dal khichdi | toor dal khichdi | how to make dal khichdi with detailed step by step photos and video below.
Dal Khichdi recipe - How to make Dal Khichdi
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For The Dal Khichdi
1 cup toovar (arhar) dal , washed and drained
1 cup rice (chawal) , washed and drained
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste
1 tbsp ghee
25 mm stick cinnamon (dalchini)
6 to 8 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
2 round red chillies (boriya mirch)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
6 to 8 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
3/4 tbsp chilli powder
Method
For the dal khichdi
- To make dal khichdi, combine the toovar dal, rice, turmeric powder, ¼ tsp of asafoetida, salt and 5 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
- Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, red chillies and cumin seeds and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the remaining ¼ tsp of asafoetida, green chillies, curry leaves, onions and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, a little salt and chilli powder and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 minute.
- Add the cooked rice-dal mixture and 1 ¼ cup water. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes,while stirring occasionally.
- Serve the dal khichdi immediately.
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To make the khichdi recipe | dal khichdi | toor dal khichdi | how to make dal khichdi, first wash the toovar dal in enough water.
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Drain the dal using a strainer.
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Similarly, wash the rice in enough water and drain using a strainer.
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Take a pressure cooker and add the dal to it. We have used toor dal, but many people use a combination of moong dal, toor dal or masoor dal.
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Add the rice as well. Dal khichdi is essentially a dish made by cooking dal and rice together.
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Then add the turmeric powder for a little taste and color.
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Add ¼ tsp asafoetida. Asafoetida, also known as hing, gives a unique savory taste to the dal khichdi.
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Add some salt to taste.
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Finally add 5 cups of water to the pressure cooker and mix well.
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Pressure cook the dal and rice for 3 whistles. Allow the steam to escape naturally before opening the lid. Keep aside.
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To make the Dal khichdi, heat the ghee in a deep non-stick kadhai or pan. If you do not want to add ghee, you can even add oil but ghee adds a better flavor.
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Now we will add the whole spices. First add the cloves.
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Then, add the cinnamon.
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Also, add the whole peppercorns for a deep, peppery flavor.
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Now add the red chillies for color and spice.
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And finally add the cumin seeds. These are the usual spices that are added to a Dal khichdi preparation.
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Mix well and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds, just till the spices release their flavor and aroma in the oil.
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Add the remaining ¼ tsp of asafoetida to the ghee.
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Then add the green chillies for spice. The chillies are split so that they don’t come in the way while eating.
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Also add the garlic.This will perk up the flavour of the Dal Khichdi.
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Then finally add the onions for pungency. If you want to make this recipe jain, you can avoid the onions and the garlic.
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Mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Do not burn the onions and garlic, they just have to turn a little translucent.
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Now add the tomatoes. Make sure that you use fresh and red tomatoes for this recipe.
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Also, add a little chilli powder with it.
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Add a little salt to release the water from the tomatoes so that they do not burn.
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Mix well and sauté on a medium flame for another 1-2 minutes.
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Add the cooked rice-dal mixture to this.
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Add about 1¼ cups water to the Dal Khichdi at this stage.
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Mix khichdi recipe | dal khichdi | toor dal khichdi well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Serve the khichdi recipe | dal khichdi | toor dal khichdi with Masala Khichiya Papad and Chaas.
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To make the khichdi recipe | dal khichdi | toor dal khichdi | how to make dal khichdi, first wash the toovar dal in enough water.
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What is Khichdi?
Khichdis normally feature rice or other grains in a mushy or mashed form, along with dals, spices and/ or veggies. There are Khichdi recipes aplenty. They can be a soothing comfort food, or a spicy delicacy, depending on how you choose to make it. However, in most cases, Khichdis are very convenient to make as all the ingredients can be quickly pressure-cooked together. We have a large collection of healthy khichdi's which are not made with rice. A good start is to try this jowar moong dal khichdi recipe.
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What is Khichdi?
Khichdis normally feature rice or other grains in a mushy or mashed form, along with dals, spices and/ or veggies. There are Khichdi recipes aplenty. They can be a soothing comfort food, or a spicy delicacy, depending on how you choose to make it. However, in most cases, Khichdis are very convenient to make as all the ingredients can be quickly pressure-cooked together. We have a large collection of healthy khichdi's which are not made with rice. A good start is to try this jowar moong dal khichdi recipe.
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Like khichdi recipe then try our moong dal khichdi | Gujarati moong dal khichdi | how to make yellow moong dal khichdi. See detailed step by step recipe of moong dal khichdi. Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients for moong dal khichdi
1 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
1 cup rice (chawal)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
10 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
salt to taste
2 1/2 tbsp ghee
Method for moong dal khichdi- Wash and soak the dal and rice together in enough water for at least 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
- Combine the dal and rice with the turmeric powder, peppercorns, salt and 4½ cups of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 4 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Just before serving, add the ghee and mix well.
- Serve moong dal khichdi hot with kadhi and papad.
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Like khichdi recipe then try our moong dal khichdi | Gujarati moong dal khichdi | how to make yellow moong dal khichdi. See detailed step by step recipe of moong dal khichdi. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy | 320 cal |
Protein | 12.4 g |
Carbohydrates | 58.1 g |
Fiber | 6 g |
Fat | 4.2 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 17.9 mg |
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Nrutika
July 16, 2022, 5:46 p.m.
Hoe many grams is 1 serving?

Tarla Dalal
July 16, 2022, 5:46 p.m.
we don''t weigh each dish we make. We analyse the health aspect of every ingredient and give our views if the recipe is healthy !

vijay kanaya
July 6, 2021, 10:24 p.m.
Just Fantastic Had Tried In Restaurants before but this recipe just too good Thanks

Tarla Dalal
July 6, 2021, 10:24 p.m.
Hi Vijay, thank you for your review We are glad you loved the recipe, do try more and more recipes and let us know how you liked them.. Happy Cooking !!

kamrunnisa
Jan. 27, 2021, 1:58 p.m.

Tarla Dalal
Jan. 27, 2021, 1:58 p.m.
Thanks Kamrunnisa. We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

kamlesh
Oct. 16, 2020, 2:48 p.m.
i tried with the same measurement bit spoiled, u have not mentioned the pressure of flame at the time of cooking i cookeded in low flame all got spoiled, what kind of rice we should use,what is the cup size

Tarla Dalal
Oct. 16, 2020, 2:48 p.m.
Hi Kamlesh, Pressure cooker is on high flame always....any type of rice can be used sada or basmati as you like it...all our recipes are in standard measuring cups and sizes it is best to buy a set it will be easier for you to cook and follow recipes...and 1 cup is approx 200 gms...

Foodie #679283
Aug. 24, 2020, 2:31 p.m.
Lovely. My family also liked it

Hari Prasad
Aug. 20, 2020, 10:38 a.m.
Really loved the essence and taste.Thanks

Tarla Dalal
Aug. 20, 2020, 10:38 a.m.
We are delighted you loved the Dal Khichdi recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

Gandhi Dhwani
July 16, 2020, 5:21 p.m.
I always loved having this recipe in restaurants and wondered how this will be made as it tastes so tasty.. I tried this recipe and it tastes so similar to the one we get in restaurants. It has a strong taste of garlic and perfect spiceness.. It is just perfect!

Kal
May 13, 2020, 8:49 p.m.
Awesome receive. Made it for the first time and it is an instant hit!! Thanks!

Tarla Dalal
May 13, 2020, 8:49 p.m.
Hi Kal , we are delighted you loved the Dal Kadhi recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

Annie Rodrigues
July 8, 2019, 10:05 a.m.

Tarla Dalal
July 8, 2019, 10:05 a.m.
Annie, thanks for the feedback.

S. C Bhatia
July 4, 2019, 2:49 p.m.

Sakshi
Dec. 1, 2018, 3:23 p.m.
I am not able to understand what quantity is exactly 1 serving ,so it''s better if u mention calories in context with 1 katori or cup

Tarla Dalal
Dec. 1, 2018, 3:23 p.m.
We don''t weigh each dish we make. We analyse the health aspect of every ingredient and give our views if the recipe is healthy! But noted for future. Thank you.

Heenafarin karajgi
Oct. 10, 2016, 5:06 p.m.

Navneet Singh
June 11, 2016, 3:25 p.m.
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Nayan Kadam
June 2, 2016, 12:35 p.m.
It''s delicious mam...

Khushbu Majmundar
May 4, 2016, 9:56 p.m.

anu
April 3, 2016, 8:24 a.m.
hello its a nice recipe can you low potesium recipe for my diet chart

Divya
March 28, 2016, 8:41 p.m.
Hi..loved this recipe very simple n very tasty worth trying it.

Neetal Panchal
March 1, 2016, 9:41 a.m.
I am following Tarla Ji''s recipes from last 16 yrs. Infact you can say that I have learnt to cook following her recipes and tips. I still have collection of the news paper cuttings of her recipes from Mumbai samachar. Miss you mam_x0001F614_

Sheetal Joshi
Feb. 25, 2016, 12:25 p.m.
Delicious...yummy

Shilpa shah
Feb. 5, 2016, 3:58 a.m.

Rekha gokhale
Jan. 25, 2016, 5:24 p.m.

Tarla Dalal
Jan. 25, 2016, 5:24 p.m.
Hi Rekha , we are delighted you loved the Dal Kadhi recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

Dipika rajput
Dec. 30, 2015, 4:30 p.m.
Really awesome

Tarla Dalal
Dec. 30, 2015, 4:30 p.m.
Thanks Dipika. We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

Dipali hadavale
Dec. 7, 2015, 9:46 a.m.

Pratibha
Aug. 31, 2015, 12:35 p.m.
Awesome recipie! It''s an instant hit

Tarla Dalal
Aug. 31, 2015, 12:35 p.m.
Hi, We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

Saji Mathew
Jan. 1, 2015, 11:12 a.m.

U. Lipsa rani Patro
Oct. 28, 2014, 12:25 p.m.

Ranjana Akshantal
Sept. 9, 2014, 5 p.m.

krupali
March 7, 2014, 5:33 p.m.
Quick bani jati aa dal khichdi mara husband ne boh j bhave che ne jyare hu ene dahi saathe serve karu to khichdi aochi padi jay...thank you mam aa recipe share karva mate.

Aussie Girl
Sept. 5, 2013, 9:50 p.m.
Only one word to describe this - excellent! Thank you :)

Tarla Dalal
Sept. 5, 2013, 9:50 p.m.
Aussie Girl, thanks for your feedback as always. Keep cooking and have fun..

Bijal Shah
Aug. 28, 2013, 3:43 p.m.
Yummy it was! As good as restaurant

Tarla Dalal
Aug. 28, 2013, 3:43 p.m.
Hi Bijal , we are delighted you loved the Dal Khichhdi recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

Foodie #669965
July 31, 2013, 2 p.m.
Absolute newbie enthusiastic Gujarati cook here! Followed this word by word and loved every single bite of outcome! Thanks so much!

Tarla Dalal
July 31, 2013, 2 p.m.
Well done. Thanks for the feedback.

Sonal Modi
March 10, 2013, 11:04 p.m.
It can be made very quickly and it tastes amazing. I served it with curds and my family loved it.

Vindhya
Feb. 16, 2013, 10:45 a.m.
I''ll be trying this tomorrow.

Tarla Dalal
Feb. 16, 2013, 10:45 a.m.
Hi Vindhya, Do try the recipe and let us know how it turned out. Happy Cooking !!

Shweta
Sept. 8, 2012, 9:22 a.m.
Simple, easy n best recipe of daal khichdi ...

Tarla Dalal
Sept. 8, 2012, 9:22 a.m.
Hi Shweta, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!

Uma Gopalkrishnan
Aug. 27, 2012, 3:40 p.m.
Very tasty and easy to follow, thank you!!

Tarla Dalal
Aug. 27, 2012, 3:40 p.m.
Glad you liked the recipe Uma. Keep trying more recipes from our website and share your valuable feedback with us. Happy Cooking!!

SHIVA
July 12, 2012, 9:37 a.m.
MAST KHICHDI

Shraddha
July 9, 2012, 10:26 a.m.
Thank you tarala ji..very good receipe yet very simple.

Tarla Dalal
July 9, 2012, 10:26 a.m.
Hi Shraddha, We are happy to know you loved the recipe, do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

Vishal Kumar
May 1, 2012, 3:47 p.m.
I am a bachelor. You are guru for my cooking. Amazing Taste

Tarla Dalal
May 1, 2012, 3:47 p.m.
Hi Vishal, We are very happy to know that you enjoy our recipes. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

Dushyant Malhotra
Feb. 3, 2012, 3:25 p.m.
For the first time I made dal khichdi at home for my parents. They loved it.... Thank you so much Tarla Dalal ji.....

Tarla Dalal
Feb. 3, 2012, 3:25 p.m.
Hi Dushyant, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!

Jiya totlani
Jan. 17, 2012, 2:45 a.m.
Hello tarlaji I m a big fan of yours love all ur recipes this dal khichdi is amazing and every one likd when I made it

Tarla Dalal
Jan. 17, 2012, 2:45 a.m.
Thanks Jiya. The credit goes to you in making the recipe correctly. Happy cooking.

vaishu N
Dec. 3, 2011, 11:44 a.m.
I love it i make it for husband he like dal khichdi. .....as well he like my handfood very much?. ........ thanks u tarla ji?

Tarla Dalal
Dec. 3, 2011, 11:44 a.m.
Vishnu, well cooked. Glad you liked the Dal Khichdi.

Sumit
March 24, 2011, 11:25 a.m.
Nice delicious recipe. enjoyed fully...

Tarla Dalal
March 24, 2011, 11:25 a.m.
Hi Sumit, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe, do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!

Ayesha
Oct. 15, 2010, 12:46 p.m.
This receipe turned out to be really delicious. Wholesome, healthy and tasty meal.

Tarla Dalal
Oct. 15, 2010, 12:46 p.m.
Hi Ayesha, We are very happy to know this recipe worked great for you. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how it turned out. Happy Cooking !!