Indian · Lunch
Turmeric Rice and Lentil Bowl
Dal Khichdi Bowl
A complete one-pot lunch bowl of rice and yellow lentils simmered with turmeric, cumin, and ginger, finished with a ghee-tempered tadka.
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5 minsPrep
15 minsCook
20 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
385Calories
14gProtein
12gFat
54gCarbs
1gSugar
8gFiber
680mgSodium
27mgChol
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Instructions
1
Prep
Rinse 120g moong dal and 100g basmati rice separately under cold water until water runs clear. Grate 2 tsp fresh ginger. Finely slice 6 garlic cloves. Break 2 dried red chillies in half. Crush 1 tsp kasuri methi between your palms. Chop 2 tbsp fresh coriander. Measure all spices and liquids.
2
Simmer
Combine dal, rice, 800ml water, 1 tsp turmeric, 0.5 tsp salt, and ginger in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, skim foam, reduce to medium-low. Cover and cook 12–13 minutes, stirring once at 6 minutes. Rice and dal should be completely soft with a porridge-like consistency. Add 60ml hot water if thickening too quickly.
3
Bloom
While khichdi rests off heat, heat 3 tbsp ghee in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds, let sizzle 15 seconds until fragrant. Add a pinch of asafoetida and sliced garlic, cook 60 seconds until garlic turns light golden.
4
Finish
Add broken red chillies and 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder to the skillet, sizzle 5 seconds until powder turns deep red—do not burn. Stir in crushed kasuri methi. Pour entire tempering with ghee over the khichdi and stir once to swirl through.
5
Plate
Stir remaining 0.5 tsp salt into the khichdi. Spoon into bowls, garnish with fresh coriander, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
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Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 120g (4.2 oz) yellow moong dal
- 100g (3.5 oz) basmati rice
- 800ml (3 1/3 cup) water
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 small pinch asafoetida
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2 dried red chilli
- 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
- 1 tsp kasuri methi
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander
- 2 lemon wedges