Rice and Lentils

Khichri

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Vegetarian Parsi: Inspired by tradition

By Niloufer Mavalvala

Published 2022

  • About

Khichri/Khichdi/Khichuri is derived from a Sanskrit word simply meaning rice and lentil. It has many variations and is popularly referred to as comfort food. The texture generally is wet rather than dry, like 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. Traditionally, this Parsi Khichri is not wet but like a Palau. Served with