Khichdi (dish)

Khichdi
A bowl of dal khichri served with achar
Alternative namesKhichdi, khichadi, khichdee, khichadi, khichuri (Bengali), khisiri (Assamese), khechidi/khechudi (Odia), kisuri (Sylheti), khichari, kitcheree, kitchree
TypeRice
Place of originIndia
Region or stateIndian Subcontinent
Associated cuisineIndia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, Fiji, Mauritius
Main ingredientsRice, lentils and spices
Ingredients generally usedCauliflower, potatoes, green peas and other vegetables
VariationsMung dal khichri, bajra-ri-khichri (Rajasthani millet khichri), sadi khichri (lentil and rice khichri)
Homemade khichadi
Khichri prasāda served in areca-leaf traditional bowl, Bengaluru

Khichdi or khichri (Urdu: کھچڑی, romanizedkhicṛī, Hindi: खिचड़ी, romanizedkhicṛī, pronounced [ˈkʰɪtʃɽiː], Bengali: খিচুড়ি, romanizedKhicuṛi, Odia: ଖେଚୁଡି) is a dish in South Asian cuisine made of rice and lentils (dal) with numerous variations. Variations include bajra and mung dal khichri. In Indian culture, in several regions, especially in the northern areas, it is considered one of the first solid foods that babies eat.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ IANS (15 February 2016). "Gujarati khichdi rocks Masterchef, thanks to Indian American chef". The Hans India. Retrieved 9 October 2022. See MasterChef (American season 6)
  2. ^ "Khichdi Indian Recipe", indianhealthyrecipes.com Swasthi Recipes, 23 June 2022
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Khichdicomfortfood was invoked but never defined (see the help page).