The Humble Khichdi

This is an IBS-friendly recipe submitted by an IrritableBowelSyndrome.net community member.

A source of comfort

Khichdi is a simple Indian dish and is a source of comfort. It is a dish in South Asian cuisine made of rice and lentils (dal). It is easy to cook and soul-filling.

Servings: 4
Time: Approx 20 minutes
Calories: 365

Ingredients for IBS-friendly Khichdi

• 1 Cup Masoor dal (lentils)
• 1/4 cup rice
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp asafetida
• Salt to taste
• 2 table spoon ghee/oil of your choice
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 small onion fine chopped
• 1 medium tomato fine chopped (removed the seeds)
• 1tbsp ginger garlic Paste
• ** other veggies are optional
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves (cilantro) finely chopped

Directions for Khichdi

1. Rinse the masoor dal and rice separately under running water until the water runs clear.
2. Heat some ghee in a pressure cooker.
3. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
4. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown in color.
5. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute or so.
6. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
7. Drain the water from the soaked dal and rice and add them to the cooker.
8. Add turmeric, and salt, and mix well.
9. Add 4 cups of water and combine everything together.
10. Cover the lid and allow it to cook on high heat for two whistles, then reduce the heat and cook for another 10 mins.
11. Once done, stir well and garnish with coriander leaves.
12. Serve hot and enjoy!