Gujarati Kadhi and Khichadi

Khichdi ingredients
* 150gm rice
* 75gm moong Dal
* 550gm water
* Salt

In a large pot, bring all to boil. Cover with a tight lid. Lower heat and cook for 20 minutes.

For khichdi tadka (optional)
– 1 TB ghee
– 1/2 TB cumin seeds
– 3-4 cloves
– 1 tsp grated ginger
– 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp asafetida (hing)

Add this tempering (called tadka) at the end on top of the khichadi.

For Kadhi
* 350 gm sour yoghurt
* 300 gm water
* 50 gm besan / gram flour
* Salt
* Jaggery as required

Mix all with a beater till blended and smooth paste. Cook in a large pot for at least 30 minutes. This make the kadhi creamy and tasty !

For Kadhi tadka
– 1 TB ghee
– 1/2 TB cumin seeds
– 3-4 fenugreek seeds
– Curry leaves
– 1/2 tsp grated ginger
– 1/4 tsp asafetida (hing)

Gujarati Kadhi Khichdi- a favorite comfort food and perfect for vegetarians

Usually Kadhi is made with yoghurt and gram flour (besan)

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