Khichuri (Lentil-Rice Cooked in Spices) Recipe

Name: Khichuri (Lentil-Rice Cooked in Spices)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati Brown Rice; 1/2 cups Split Yellow Lentil; 1/2 cups Red Lentil; 2 cups Water (For Soaking Rice And Lentils); 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil You May Use Any Flavorless Oil; 1 Tablespoon Clarified Butter (optional); 1/2 cups Onion Thinly Chopped; 1/4 cups Spinach You May Use Frozen Or Fresh Spinach As Per Availability; 1/2 whole Boiled Potato, Chopped Into Bite Size Pieces; 1 whole Green Chili Thinly Chopped; 3 cups Water (For Making Khichuri) Room Temperature; 1 whole Large Bay Leaf; 1 whole Black Cardamom; 2 whole Cloves; 1 whole Stick Of Cinnamon; 5 whole Black Pepper Corns; 2 pinches Asafetida; 1 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric; 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder; 2 teaspoons Salt, As Per Your Taste

Servings: persons

1 cup Basmati Brown Rice
1/2 cups Split Yellow Lentil
1/2 cups Red Lentil
2 cups Water (For Soaking Rice And Lentils)
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil You May Use Any Flavorless Oil
1 Tablespoon Clarified Butter (optional)
1/2 cups Onion Thinly Chopped
1/4 cups Spinach You May Use Frozen Or Fresh Spinach As Per Availability
1/2 whole Boiled Potato, Chopped Into Bite Size Pieces
1 whole Green Chili Thinly Chopped
3 cups Water (For Making Khichuri) Room Temperature
1 whole Large Bay Leaf
1 whole Black Cardamom
2 whole Cloves
1 whole Stick Of Cinnamon
5 whole Black Pepper Corns
2 pinches Asafetida
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
1/2 teaspoons Turmeric
1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
2 teaspoons Salt, As Per Your Taste

1
Prep Work: In a large pot, soak rice and lentils in 2 cups of water for 1 hour.
2
Drain the grains and set them aside.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons of of oil and the butter (ghee) in a pressure cooker pot for 30 seconds on high flame.
4
Reduce heat to medium, add onions and saute for a minute.
5
Add all the whole spices, saute for 2-3 minutes until onions are pink in color.
6
Now add spinach, potato and green chili and saute for another 2 minutes.
7
Add the pre-soaked rice and lentils and saute for 2-3 minutes until everything is mixed together.
8
Add powdered spices and saute for another minute.
9
Now add 3 cups of water and close the pressure lid and turn the heat to high and cook according to manufacturers instructions.
10
Turn off the heat after 3 whistles and let the pressure cooker cool.
11
Serve Khichuri with plain yogurt, pickles and papadum.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Basmati Brown Rice, 1/2 cups Split Yellow Lentil, 1/2 cups Red Lentil, 2 cups Water (For Soaking Rice And Lentils), and more.

Yes, Khichuri (Lentil-Rice Cooked in Spices) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Khichuri (Lentil-Rice Cooked in Spices)

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