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Manipuri Khichdi Recipe

Preeti Garg
Manipuri Khichdi recipe is simple and healthy recipe which made with rice, dal and peanuts. 
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Rice
Cuisine Manipuri
Servings 3 People

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Basmati Rice
  • 1/4 Cup Yellow Pigeon lentil Toor Dal
  • 1 Small Onion Chopped
  • 1 Tsp. Ginger and Garlic Paste
  • 1 Tsp. Cumin Seeds
  • 2 Tbsps. Peanuts Fried
  • 2 Green Cardamoms
  • 2-3 Cloves
  • 1 Small Bayleaf
  • 2 Whole Red Chilies
  • 2 Tbsps. Oil
  • 1/2 Tsp. Turmeric Powder
  • Salt to Taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash and soak the rice and dal for 15 minutes.
  • Drain the whole water and transfer into pressure cooker with 3 cups of water, salt and turmeric powder.
  • Cover with lid and cook till to soft or 3-4 whistles.
  • Heat the ghee in non-stick pan, add bayleaf, cumin seeds, cloves, red chilies, cardamom and saute few seconds.
  • Add green chilies, garlic and ginger paste and saute again few seconds.
  • Add chopped onion and fry till to golden brown.
  • Add this masala and peanuts into the khichdi and cook for 4-5 minutes more. Mix well.
  • Serve this khichdi with Ooti and papad.