Khichdi is a South Asian cuisine made of rice and lentils that has many different versions. Today, we bring this easy and healthy dish in its Iraqi style. You can serve it as a side dish with meat, chicken, or lamb, or make it the star of the show.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of white rice
- 1 cup of red lentil
- 1 chopped yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Curcuma
- 2 finely chopped garlic glove
- 5 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 3.5 cups of water
- Salt
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils and the rice under cold water.
- In a medium-sized pot, heat the oil and add the onion. Keep frying until the onion is clear.
- Add the spices and the garlic and stir for approx. one minute.
- Add the lentils and the rice and mix well.
- Add water, stir and bring to boil. Once the water is boiling, cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 20 minutes, until the water is gone.
- Leave the lid on and let the Khichdi rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy.
