Khichadi (Mixed Rice and Lentils) Recipe

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Khichadi (Mixed Rice and Lentils)
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Directions:

  1. Pick over rice and dal for any grit; rinse a couple of times and drain.
  2. Put everything together (except oil and cumin seeds) in a large pot with about 6 cups water.
  3. Cook on high heat, partially covered.
  4. When it starts to boil, lower the heat to medium and let it cook for about 15 minutes.
  5. Lower the heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice and dal are tender (about 15 minutes).
  6. Add more water as needed.
  7. It can be semi-thick or thin consistency.
  8. Mash it a little.
  9. Heat the oil (or butter) in a small pot.
  10. Add cumin seeds.
  11. As soon as they change color (few seconds), add them to Khichdi.
  12. Serve hot.
  13. Healthy Alternative: Add some vegetable stock or finely chopped vegetables when Khichdi is half cooked.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 99.76 Kcal (418 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.52g 2%
Cholesterol 2.54mg 1%
Sodium 436.63mg 18%
Potassium 7.06mg 0%
Total Carbs 3.67g 1%
Sugars 1.51g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4.54g 18%
Protein 6.07g 12%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 33.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 493.81 Kcal (2067 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.54g 2%
Cholesterol 12.59mg 1%
Sodium 2161.41mg 18%
Potassium 34.96mg 0%
Total Carbs 18.17g 1%
Sugars 7.47g 6%
Dietary Fiber 22.5g 18%
Protein 30.03g 12%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 0%
Iron 10.9mg 12%
Calcium 164mg 3%

* 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

  • 1.3
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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