Is Khichdi Good for Health?
I love khichdi so much that I almost convert many recipes into khichdi. Some of us may debate whether Khichdi is healthy or not…
Khichdi or khichri is an Indian one pot lentil and rice dish that’s vegetarian, easy to digest and wholesome. Done right, it can be incredibly tasty and may become your favourite comfort food. This version can be made in a traditional pressure cooker or an Instant Pot.
I love khichdi so much that I almost convert many recipes into khichdi. Some of us may debate whether Khichdi is healthy or not…
Commonly consumed by Gujaratis, Khichdi is declared as a national food by the government. This is a dish which is nutritious with its contents and healthy in flavours. This is a combination of rice, cereals, vegetables, and ghee. It can be consumed with curd or buttermilk.
Goodness of everything in one single pot! This Khichdi is made with Quinoa, Lentil, Oat, Rice and vegetables to make it diabetic friendly and low in carb. Your choice of vegetables can be added. I usually love to make this Khichdi on the go these days as it is so quick and easy to make …
Shahi Mughlai cuisine is one that has stood the test of time. Brought to our country by the Mughals, it continues to be a favourite, especially on special occasions that call for rich food. Loaded with ghee, dry fruits, nuts, saffron, and other dairy products and spices, authentic Mughal cuisine is very rich and heavy. …
Lahsuni or Lasooni Khichdi is a spicy stew prepared during winter. These days aka schezwan Khichdi. Garlic here in the USA is not as strong as India, so I add more garlic but be sure to add garlic as per your taste. Also I add mild chili (Paprika)in my Garlic Chutney so it is not …
I would like to show my love for Khichdi aka Khichri. Simple rice khichdi is a healthy comfort food prepared by pressure cooking rice and moong dal. If you want to eat something light and healthy for dinner, then easy to digest rice khichdi is the best option. I simply love to play around with …
Traditionally, this chutney is made using a grinding stone, but it is quite convenient to make with modern mixers. I love this chutney with my Kathiyawadi meal menu containing Bajra Rotla with Makhan, Ringan Oloo(Eggplant curry), Khichdi and chaas. Below is the video instructions to prepare Lahsan Chutney.
A friend of mine shared this yummy recipe, so I am very thankful to Hina Patel for sharing this delicious upvas vrat recipe. During Navratri, some people fast and eat only certain food. Sabudana(Tapioca Pearl) is very popular during fasting. Many recipes like Sabudana Khichdi, Sabudana Kheer, Sago Kesari can be prepared during Navratri fasting. …
You might be surprised looking at the laddus whether they are Boondi Laddus or Sabudana/sago Laddus. Well, they look exactly like Boondi laddus but taste different. One thing I will say that they look like boondi laddus but so much easier to prepare than Besan Boondi Landdus. And you will simply love to prepare these …
Quinoa Lentil (daal) Khichdi is one of my favorite to cook often as I don’t need to cook any other sides to go with it. It’s quick One pot recipe that satisfies your hunger, tastebuds and nutrition. This recipe is vegan and gluten free as well and perfect for many other diet restrictions. A complete …
A diverse platter for the food lovers…Gujarati thali prepared in Gujarati households has at least three fresh vegetable dishes, one dry dal or some sprouted pulses dish (ugaadayla mung, for instance), a wet dal, kadhi, kathor (a savoury), mithai, poori, rotis, steamed rice and papad. Gujarati Thali (Gujarati: ગુજરાતી થાળી ) is an assortment of …
Sabudana khichadi is an Indian dish made from soaked Sabudana. It is typically prepared in parts of Western India such as Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, & Gujarat. Tapioca pearls are cooked with potatoes, crushed peanuts and few more ingredients. Usually, Sago Khichdi is prepared during fasting (Upvas / Vrat) but I don’t wait for special …
Oat is low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber, carb, Thiamin, Magnesium and Phosphorus, and a very good source of Manganese. Whole Oats Are Rich in Antioxidants, Including Avenanthramides. Oats (Avena sativa) are a cereal commonly eaten in the form of oatmeal …
Ravaiya Khichdi is the new invention where I grew up. Ravaiya is made of baby eggplant and Khichdi is prepared from rice and lentil. Usually these two recipes are cooked separate but these days my sister-in-law combines them and prepare in a single pot. I found this idea amazing and shoot her recipe while she …
This Kadhi is one of my favorite. Many healthy ingredients go into this Kadhi such as fresh turmeri roots, ginger root, mango ginger root and so on. This hot yogurt soup is best during cold. It can be served with Plain rice, Khichdi and many other rice dishes. Below, you will find recipe about how …
Ringan Bateta nu shaak (Eggplant or bringle & Potato Curry- Aloo Baigan)is a delicacy in a Gujarati household and in almost every traditional Gujarati function. The potatoes are simmered in spicy eggplant & tomato gravy. It is served with Khichdi, Kadhi, Roti or Puris.