Pariba Khechudi is a popular Odisha Satwik dish prepared in the Puri Jagannath temple way. This is a healthy comfort dish as it has loads of vegetables in the dish.
When it was my turn to finalize for P, I decided to do Pariba Khechudi from Odisha. I was also keen to select from all states and this ensured I try from that state. This was almost similar to another one I made. This khichdi was slightly different with different vegetables added.
All the Khichdis I have made for this series was for our dinner and it really helped that it was a one-pot meal that gets the job done so quickly. The only time you get to spend is as you chop the vegetables. Since it's pressure cooked, you need not bother chopping down fine.
This is also referred to as the 'Mandira khichdi', especially made during Ganesh Chaturthi and Dushera as Prasad in western Odisha. I am not sure if it is prepared this way in the temple, the source I referred says so. It is indeed a good dish to have on your list.
Pariba Khechudi is the pick for P in the AtoZ Quick Under 30 Minutes, which is my theme in the Biryanis, Pulaos, Khichdi, and Mixed Rice, where I am doing Quick Under 30 Minutes Meals. If you want to read some elaborate Biryanis, check out what I have for P in Spice your Life!
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B for Bhuga Chawara
C for Cholia Chawal
D for Dal Khichdi
E for Ellu Sadam
F for Fodnicha Bhaat
G for Green Garlic Pulao
H for Hare Chane Ka Pulav
I for Ivygourd Masala Rice
J for Jevarisi Chitranna
K for Kadam Bhog
L for Lilva Pulao
M for Methi Matar wara Chawaran
N for Neyichor
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Pariba Khechudi | Puri Jagannath Temple Style
How to make the Khichdi
Wash and soak the rice and moong dal for 15 mins.
Chop all the vegetables into 1-inch pieces.
Heat a wide pressure cooker, add ghee, and temper all the whole pieces along with chilies.
Now add the chopped vegetables, give a quick stir, and cook on high flame for few minutes.
Next, add the drained rice and dal, and combine well.
Add spice powders, salt, and turmeric powder.
Add water and mix well.
Cover with lid and cook for 3 whistles.
When the pressure falls down, gently mix everything well, add 1 tsp ghee, grated coconut, and roasted nuts on top, serve with Aloo Bharta or Tomato khajuri khatta.
Pariba Khechudi | Puri Jagannath Temple Style
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rice
- 1 cup Split Yellow Moong Dal
- 5.5 cups Water
- 3 tsp Ghee
Vegetables Used
- 1 medium Potato
- 1/2 cup Raw Banana
- 1 cup Pumpkin
- 1/2 cup Carrot
- 10 nos Beans
- 1/4 cup Radish
- 2 tsp Coconut grated
- 1 medium Tomato
Spices Used
- 1 inch Cinnamon
- 3 Cloves
- 1 Cardamom
- 2 small Bay Leaf
- 4 nos Dry Red Chillies
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 10 nos Peppercorns
- 1/2 tsp Pepper Powder
- 1 tsp Ginger
- 3 nos Green Chillies
- A Pinch Turmeric Powder
- Salt to taste
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup Peanuts roasted
- 10 nos Cashew Nuts roasted
Instructions
How to make Pariba Khechudi
- Wash and soak the rice and moong dal for 15 mins.
- Chop all the vegetables to 1 inch pieces.
- Heat a wide pressure cooker, add ghee and temper all the whole pieces along with chilies.
- Now, add the chopped vegetables, give a quick stir and cook on high flame for few minutes.
- Next, add the drained rice and dal, and combine well.
- Add spice powders, salt, and turmeric powder.
- Add water and mix well.
- Cover with lid and cook for 3 whistles.
- When the pressure falls down, gently mix everything well, add 1 tsp ghee, grated coconut and roasted nuts on top, serve with Aloo Bharta or Tomato Khajuri Khatta.
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Suma Gandlur says
I made the same and fell in love with this khichdi version. A yummy and wholesome meal.
Vaishali Sabnani says
Such a unusual Khichadi , and those veggies going in there are so colourful besides being unique for a Khichadi .
Very interesting one Valli , I must try this one for hubby who loves veggies .
Sharmila Kingsly says
Healthy and yummy kichadi with loads of veggies.. perfect lunch..
Gayathri Kumar says
With so much of vegetables, this kichdi is one filling meal. How a basic kichdi varies from state to state. I am so glad I could learn so much about it this month.
Sushma says
Such a healthy dish with all the veggies. Tasty and filling dish.
harini says
Wow! What a unique medley of vegetables. I am sure the vegetables make a lot of difference in the taste.
Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says
I started exploring Odisha cuisine recently and you know why 😉 This reminded me of the dalma. Love the delicious sattvic kichadi with veggies.
Swati says
Very nutritious and full of flavours. Love how you find interesting recipes with so much of variations.
Renu says
Love this khechudi specially because it is loaded with vegetables. One pot healthy meal.