{"id":"recipe_39a73c02b2","slug":"khichdi-kadhi","title":"Khichdi-Kadhi","description":"A classic Indian comfort meal featuring a soft, buttery mix of rice and yellow lentils served alongside a tangy, spiced yogurt gravy.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":30,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1/2 cup Basmati rice","name":"Basmati Rice","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"Basmati","notes":"rinsed","group":"Khichdi","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/2 cup Yellow Moong Dal","name":"Moong Dal","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"yellow lentils","notes":"rinsed","group":"Khichdi","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder","name":"Turmeric","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Khichdi","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Khichdi","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tablespoon Ghee","name":"Ghee","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"clarified butter","notes":"","group":"Khichdi","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 cup Sour Curd","name":"Yogurt","quantity":245,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"sour curd","notes":"whisked","group":"Kadhi","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 tablespoons Gram Flour (Besan)","name":"Flour","quantity":20,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"flour","notes":"also known as besan","group":"Kadhi","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 teaspoon Ginger-Green Chili paste","name":"Green chili","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"paste","notes":"freshly ground","group":"Kadhi","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds","name":"Cumin Seeds","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"whole","notes":"for tempering","group":"Kadhi","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"5-6 Curry leaves","name":"Curry Leaves","quantity":6,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":"6","usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh","notes":"","group":"Kadhi","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Rinse the rice and yellow moong dal together until the water runs clear. Soak them in water for 20 minutes.","group":"Prepare Khichdi","title":"Rinse the rice and yellow moong dal together","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Khichdi"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a pressure cooker, add the soaked rice, dal, turmeric, salt, and 3 cups of water. Close the lid and cook for 3-4 whistles on medium heat until the khichdi is soft and mushy.","group":"Prepare Khichdi","title":"Add the soaked rice, dal, turmeric, salt, and 3 cups of water","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Khichdi"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a large bowl, whisk the sour curd and gram flour (besan) together until smooth. Gradually add 2 cups of water and salt, ensuring there are no lumps.","group":"Prepare Kadhi","title":"Whisk the sour curd and gram flour together","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Kadhi"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour the mixture into a pot and bring it to a simmer. Add the ginger-green chili paste and let it cook on low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.","group":"Prepare Kadhi","title":"Pour the mixture","timerMinutes":12,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Kadhi"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Heat ghee in a small pan. Add cumin seeds and curry leaves. Once they sizzle, pour this tempering over the simmering kadhi. Serve hot with the prepared khichdi.","group":"Tempering","title":"Heat ghee in a small pan","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Tempering"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use sour yogurt for the kadhi. You can adjust the consistency of the khichdi by adding more or less water during pressure cooking.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Gujarati"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["pressureCook","simmer"],"equipment":["pressure cooker","whisk","tempering pan"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"serving","note":"Complete meal for two"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Khichdi can be made ahead, but may need a splash of hot water to loosen it when reheating."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store Kadhi and Khichdi in separate airtight containers.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop with a little water to restore consistency."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_39a73c02b2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=22b14742-502b-4bb8-8b18-686a0091a614","imageAlt":"Khichdi-Kadhi — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["healthy","comfort food","lentils","one pot meal","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Khichdi-Kadhi","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:09:11.677Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:09:11.677Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_fb27e32ec2","slug":"curd-rice-thayir-sadam","title":"Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam)","description":"A comforting, creamy South Indian staple made with soft-cooked rice mixed with cool yogurt and tempered with aromatic spices, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","nut_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_fb27e32ec2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f4b6828b-7878-41e2-be3a-0eb61ce6a548","imageAlt":"Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam) — recipe cover","tags":["rice","yogurt","south indian","curd rice","thayir sadam","comfort food","vegetarian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":13,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_4f66a15443","slug":"lemon-rice-elumichai-sadam","title":"Lemon Rice (Elumichai Sadam)","description":"A vibrant, tangy, and aromatic South Indian classic made with fluffy precooked rice, fresh lemon juice, and a crunchy tempering of lentils, peanuts, and spices.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_4f66a15443%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=35e72f0f-1a06-4145-8088-dfcf951a6bfb","imageAlt":"Lemon Rice (Elumichai Sadam) — recipe cover","tags":["lemon rice","south indian","tangy","quick lunch","vegan indian","yellow rice"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":14,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_c3ae6a52c8","slug":"moong-dal-khichdi","title":"Moong Dal Khichdi","description":"A comforting, wholesome Indian one-pot meal made with rice and yellow moong lentils, tempered with ghee and mild spices. 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