Rice and Lentil

Khichri/Khichdi/Khichuri is derived from a Sanskrit word, simply meaning rice and lentil. It has many variations and is popularly referred to as a comfort food. Generally, its texture is wet rather than dry, similar to a risotto. It is often seasoned with clarified butter or pure ghee. From the Greeks to the Persians, it was a favourite of the Mughal Emperor Akbar!

Egyptians and their neighbours add vegetables to it, while the Indian sub-continent likes to serve it with yogurt or ot