By Garima Johar
June 17, 2025
For the times when you want to whip up a healthy yet quick meal, you can go for Gujarati khichdi. Made with pulses, it is extremely nutritious and light, and yet so satisfying when paired with curd and chutney.
1 cup split mung dal 1 cup rice 3 tablespoons ghee 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon hing 1 tablespoon ginger 1/2 tablespoon garlic 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon black peppercorns Salt to taste 2.5 cups water Chopped coriander leaves (for garnish)
Rinse and soak mung dal and rice for at least half an hour.
Heat ghee and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and hing.
Add grated ginger, minced garlic, turmeric, and black peppercorns, and saute.
Add the tadka with the soaked rice and dal to a pressure cooker. Season with salt.
Pour in water, close the lid, and cook for 4-5 whistles on medium heat.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and some ghee, and serve hot with a side of dahi.