Bohri Khichdi

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Chef Shantanu Gupte

Last Updated: Sep 03, 2019

Bohri Khichdi

About Bohri Khichdi

Table of Contents

This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours

  • Rice, cooked 2 cups
  • Split pigeon peas (toor dal), cooked 2 tbsps
  • Dried red chillies 5
  • Green chillies 2
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  • Put dried red chillies, green chillies, cloves and ginger in a mixer jar, add a little water and grind into a paste.
  • Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and saute till they change colour. Add the ground paste and saute till oil begins to separate.
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Ingredients

  • Rice, cooked 2 cups
  • Split pigeon peas (toor dal), cooked 2 tbsps
  • Dried red chillies 5
  • Green chillies 2
  • Cloves 4 to 5
  • Ginger, chopped 1 tsp
  • Oil 2 tbsps
  • Cumin seeds ½ tsp
  • Medium onions, chopped 1½
  • Salt to taste
  • Turmeric powder ½ tsp
  • Garam masala powder ½ tsp
  • Low fat yogurt 1 cup
  • Saffron, dissolved in 2 tbsps water a few strands
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1 tbsp

How to Make Bohri Khichdi (Stepwise Photos)

Method

  1. Put dried red chillies, green chillies, cloves and ginger in a mixer jar, add a little water and grind into a paste.
  2. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and saute till they change colour. Add the ground paste and saute till oil begins to separate.
  3. Add onions, salt, turmeric powder and garam masala, mix and saute for 2 minutes.
  4. Switch off heat, add low fat yogurt and mix well.
  5. Add rice and pigeon peas and switch on the heat. Mix well and add saffron water and coriander leaves. Mix well and cook till all the moisture is absorbed.
  6. Cover, switch off heat and let the khichdi remain thus for a while.
  7. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve immediately.

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About chef

Chef Shantanu Gupte

Chef Shantanu Gupte

Chef Shantanu Gupte hosts the show Health Mange More on channel FOOD FOOD.

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Key Details:

Prep:20 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Difficulty Level: Easy

Course: Rice

Cuisine: Bohri

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