Chana Dal Khichdi is a festive winter dish prepared with rice and protein-rich chana dal, slow-cooked with gentle spices and finished with ghee. Popular during Makar Sankranti, this comforting one-pot meal is filling, warming, and easy to digest, making it ideal for celebratory lunches and family gatherings.
Wash rice thoroughly until the water runs clear. Soak chana dal for about an hour, then drain. Finely chop the onion and green chilli, and grate the ginger. Keeping all ingredients ready ensures the khichdi cooks evenly and smoothly.
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Temper The Spices
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker or deep pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and lightly golden. Stir in ginger and green chilli, cooking briefly until aromatic.
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Add Dal And Rice
Add soaked chana dal to the pot and sauté for a minute. Stir in rice, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, and garam masala. Mix well so the grains and dal are evenly coated with the spices.
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Cook The Khichdi
Pour in water and stir once. Cook until the dal and rice are soft and well-cooked. If using a pressure cooker, cook for 3–4 whistles. For an open pot, simmer covered until the khichdi reaches a thick, porridge-like consistency.
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Rest And Finish
Turn off the heat and let the khichdi rest for a few minutes. This allows the flavours to settle and the texture to thicken naturally. Give it a gentle stir before serving.
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