Creamy Lentil risotto (Kichdi) Recipe

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Creamy Lentil  risotto  (Kichdi)
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Directions:

  1. Rinse the rice and lentils in several changes of water, and let soak for 1-4 hours. Drain.
  2. Add enough water to cover the lentils and rice by 1 inch, and bring to a boil (try to remove any foam that may rise to the top during this process).
  3. Reduce heat and add turmeric and salt.
  4. Cover and let simmer on LOW heat until rice and lentils are tender, about 30mins.
  5. Keep checking to see if water needs replenishing, you don't want it to dry out. Stir often so it doesn't stick at the bottom.
  6. Keep adding water till rice is overcooked (grains no longer separate) and you have a thick porridge-like consistency. (You have to play it by ear and add water to thin the consistency or increase heat for a thicker mixture).
  7. In a small saucepan, heat ghee and then add the cinnamon stick, bay leaves, cloves, cardamom and cumin seeds.
  8. When they are fragrant and splutter, add the onion and garlic and cook till onion is softened.
  9. Pour this mixture into the lentil-rice mixture and stir to combine well.
  10. Just before serving serving, drizzle with lemon juice if desired.
  11. (Note: This dish is best served hot immediately. It will thicken a lot as it cools, so if you plan to reheat it, add more water as you reheat it, till it's a soupy consistency again).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 183.13 Kcal (767 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.92g 12%
Cholesterol 18.94mg 6%
Sodium 3.06mg 0%
Potassium 227.24mg 5%
Total Carbs 22.76g 8%
Sugars 0.85g 3%
Dietary Fiber 6.54g 26%
Protein 6.01g 12%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Iron 11.5mg 64%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 289.49 Kcal (1212 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.52g 12%
Cholesterol 29.95mg 6%
Sodium 4.83mg 0%
Potassium 359.22mg 5%
Total Carbs 35.98g 8%
Sugars 1.35g 3%
Dietary Fiber 10.34g 26%
Protein 9.5g 12%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 3%
Iron 18.2mg 64%
Calcium 34.8mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • high fiber

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