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    Bihari Khichdi | How to make Bihari Khichdi

    Published: Jul 4, 2016 · Modified: Apr 30, 2021 by Srivalli · 6 Comments

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    For the last and final day of Regional Cuisine from Bihar, I have a simple Bihari Khichdi. Simple and easy to cook and it tasted heavenly! I adapted this from Priya Suresh's and it was a delight to indulge in. It fit in so well in the meal and I really enjoyed eating. I realized that my whole masoor dal was over and I had only skinned masoor dal. So, soaked it for a while and removed some of the skin. On the whole, it was a good one and I hope to repeat it.

    Along with this, I had made Sattu Ki Kachori, Ghugni, and Thatta Payaru Vadai.

    Bihari Kichdi

    How to make the Bihari Kichdi

    Wash and soak the rice, dals separately.

    Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pressure cooker, add the dry red chili, bay leaves, cumin seeds, ginger garlic paste, fry for a few minutes.

    Add now the masoor dal, moong dal, and fry until they turn slightly brown.

    Add the rice and saute for few minutes, now add the vegetables, 3 cups of water, salt, close it with the lid and cook up to 3 whistles.

    Meanwhile roast all the spices given, under the list to Grind, and grind as a fine powder.

    Once the steam gets released, open the cooker, add the grounded powder, 2 tbsp Ghee, and mix well.

    Serve with papad. I served with Vada.

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    Bihari Khichdi | How to make Bihari Khichdi

    Course Main Dish - Rice
    Cuisine Bihar
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Rice Raw
    • 1/2 cup Split Yellow Moong Dal
    • 1/2 cup Whole Masoor Dal
    • 1 cup Mixed Vegetables (I used beans, carrot, and potatoes)
    • 2 + 2 tbsp Ghee
    • 1 Dry Red Chillies
    • 2 Bay Leaves
    • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
    • Salt to taste

    To Roast and Powder

    • 1 Cardamom
    • 3 Cloves
    • 1 Black Cardamom
    • 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
    • 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
    • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 2 tsp Coriander Seeds
    • 1 tsp Garam Masala
    • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder

    Instructions

    How to make the Bihari Kichdi

    • Wash and soak the rice, dals separately.
    • Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pressure cooker, add the dry red chili, bay leaves, cumin seeds, ginger garlic paste, fry for a few minutes.
    • Add now the masoor dal, moong dal, and fry until they turn slightly brown.
    • Add the rice and saute for few minutes, now add the vegetables, 3 cups of water, salt, close it with the lid and cook up to 3 whistles.
    • Meanwhile, roast all the spices given, under the list to Grind, and grind as a fine powder.
    • Once the steam gets released, open the cooker, add the grounded powder, 2 tbsp Ghee, and mix well.
    • Serve with papad. I served with Vada.
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    1. vaishali sabnani says

      July 05, 2016 at 1:25 am

      It was very recently in Delhi rhat we went to eat Bihari cuisine , the flavors are mind blowing ! The khichdi looks fantastic and has wonderful flavors .

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    2. Priya Suresh says

      July 05, 2016 at 11:38 am

      Thanks for mentioning me Valli, i make this khichdi quite often as its very easy to dish out. Nutritious one pot meal.

      Reply
    3. Smruti Shah says

      July 05, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      Khichdi with freshly ground masala sounds really good. Lovely three days you shared; it completes an entire Bihari meal!

      Reply
    4. Pavani N says

      July 06, 2016 at 6:37 pm

      That is a comforting and delicious looking khichdi. Loved your Bihari dishes this week Valli.

      Reply
    5. Nalini's Kitchen says

      July 07, 2016 at 9:48 am

      Comforting kichadi and the addition of freshly ground spice powder makes it so delicious..Nice and wonderful spread.

      Reply
    6. www.annapurnaz.in says

      July 08, 2016 at 9:20 am

      Khichdi in any form is my all time favorite....sounds amazing na as its considered sick people's diet, but that's true for me

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