Khichri Recipe | Khichdi recipe | Khichdi banane ka tarika | How to make khichdi at home

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🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option while vegetable oil is often more affordable.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: regular white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while regular white rice is usually less expensive.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers provide sweetness and color without heat, while jalapeños are often cheaper.

turmeric

🥗Healthier: curcumin supplements

💰Cheaper: saffron

Curcumin supplements can provide similar benefits, while saffron is a more luxurious alternative.

Add 1 tablespoon cooking oil to a pan and heat it lightly.

Add 3-4 whole red chilies and fry until crispy for 1-2 minutes; this step is optional.

Remove the fried red chilies and set them aside.

In the same oil, add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 4-5 whole black peppercorns, and 1 piece of cinnamon stick; fry lightly.

Add 1/2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste and fry for 1 minute.

Add 1 small onion and fry until it changes color slightly.

Add water according to the amount of rice being used and mix in salt to taste.

Add 1 cup rice and 1/2 cup lentils that have been washed and soaked for 15-20 minutes; mix well and adjust salt if needed.

Cover and cook on medium flame for 10-12 minutes until the water is almost dry.

Check that the water has reduced; lower the flame and cover to let it steam on low for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, check if the rice is well cooked; serve the khichdi.

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