- Rinse & Soak:
Wash rice and dal. Soa for 15 minutes. - Prepare Base:
In pressure cooker, heat ghee. Add cumin, bay leaf, hing. Sauté lightly. - Add Everything:
Add soaked dal-rice, turmeric, salt, chopped vegetables (optional), water. Pressure cook for 2 whistles. - Final Touch:
Open, mix well, add garam masala, garnish with coriander. Serve hot with curd or pickle.
Masala Khichdi
Warm, spiced, and soul-satisfying — Masala Khichdi is comfort food with character. With Phiroma’s
signature whole spices and a dash of garam masala, it’s wholesome and deeply flavorful
signature whole spices and a dash of garam masala, it’s wholesome and deeply flavorful
One-Pot Comfort
Ingredients
- ½ cup rice
- ¼ cup yellow moong dal
- 3 cups water
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp Phiroma Cumin Seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pinch Phiroma Hing
- ¼ tsp Phiroma Turmeric Powder
- ½ tsp Phiroma Garam Masala
- Salt to taste
- Vegetables: peas, carrot, potato (optional)
- Coriander for garnish
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Serves: 2–3
Tip from Phiroma Kitchen: Use ghee over oil for khichdi — it elevates both texture and flavor, especially with whole cumin and hing.
Tip from Phiroma Kitchen: Use ghee over oil for khichdi — it elevates both texture and flavor, especially with whole cumin and hing.
