Thoom Wari Khichdi
Veg
Vegan
A comforting dish made with rice and lentils, flavored with garlic and spices, perfect for a light meal.
Cuisines
Sindhi
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | basmati rice |
| 1/2 cup | moong dal (split green gram) |
| 2 tablespoons | ghee |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 8-10 cloves | garlic, finely chopped |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| — | salt to taste |
| 4 cups | water |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the basmati rice and moong dal together under running water until the water runs clear.
- 2 Soak the rice and dal mixture in water for 20 minutes, then drain.
- 3 Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat.
- 4 Add cumin seeds to the hot ghee and let them splutter.
- 5 Add the finely chopped garlic and sauté until golden brown.
- 6 Stir in the turmeric powder.
- 7 Add the soaked and drained rice and dal mixture to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- 8 Pour in 4 cups of water and add salt to taste.
- 9 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice and dal are cooked and the water is absorbed.
- 10 Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- 11 Fluff the khichdi with a fork and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For extra flavour, use whole spices like bay leaves and cloves in the ghee before adding cumin seeds.