Kulthi Ki Khichdi Recipe | Horse Gram Khichdi Recipe
Kulthi Ki Khichdi Recipe: A wholesome, protein-packed dish made with horse gram, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup kulthi/horse gram
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp ginger (grated)
- 3-4 dry red chilies
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
- 5 cups water
- desi ghee (for serving)
Instructions
- First, thoroughly clean the kulthi, as it is likely to contain stones.
- Wash and soak overnight or for 7-8 hours.
- After the said duration, take oil in pressure cooker.
- Add oil and when it turns hot, add cumin, ginger paste and bay leaf.
- When cumin splutters, add dry red chilies, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well.
- Add kulthi (after draining) and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add water and mix.
- Cover the pressure cooker and cook for 3 whistles.
- When the pressure releases on its own, open the lid and add washed and soaked rice. These rice were supposed to be soaked for 20 minutes before cooking.
- Give it a good mix.
- Again put the lid and cook for 2 whistles.
- Remove the pressure cooker from heat and let the pressure release.
- Now open the lid and kulthi ki khichdi is ready.
- Serve hot after putting a dollop of desi ghee (avoid if vegan) along with pickle and papad.
- Enjoy.