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This is the usual variant as I mentioned above. Today we have compiled 10 interesting Khichdi recipes. There are several yummy Khichdi recipes that will leave you wanting for more. Can anything get simpler? If you think Khichdis are boring and bland, then you are wrong. So, you just need to add a few veggies, masalas, rice, and dal in your pressure cooker. You must have noticed that this popular dish is one of the recipes that most Indian students learn when they go abroad to study as it is not only quite easy to prepare but also nutritious. So, when you are unwell or stomach is upset, you can go for this dish. As per Ayurveda, moong is recommended as it is super healthy, easy to digest and it also balances all three doshas (kapha, pitta & vata). Speaking of the most commonly eaten variant, the Moong Dal Khichdi is what many people prepare on the usual basis. To make it nutritious, one can add veggies such as green peas, potatoes, carrots, beans, cauliflower, capsicum or any veggie of your choice. Usually, it is prepared in a pressure cooker, however, you can also prepare in a pot. Many prefer khichdi with a thick porridge consistency while many like it slightly thinner. However, there are several accompaniments as well such as buttermilk, kadhi, raita/ curd, chopped onions or papad. This dish, is usually served with a dollop of ghee and pickle on the side. The best part is that it is gluten-free and can be made vegan by replacing ghee with oil. For the unversed, the name is derived from Sanskrit word called Khicca which means a dish of rice and legumes.

The rice and lentil preparation is a complete dish and is very healthy as well. Khichdi, a one-pot meal is one of the most favorite comfort foods in India.
