Vegetable Khichdi – Maharashtrian Style
Main Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Heat Ghee and Add Whole Spices
Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a pan. Once hot, add cinnamon stick, black pepper corns, cloves, star anise, green cardamom, and black cardamom. for a few seconds until fragrant.
Add Aromatics
Add peeled garlic, mint leaves, curry leaves, and finely chopped green chili to the pan. for until the garlic is lightly golden.
Grate Ginger
Grate fresh ginger directly into the pan. Mix well and continue to for another minute.
Sauté Onion
Add finely chopped onion to the pan. until it turns light golden, which should take about .
Add Tomato and Salt
Add finely chopped tomato and until it softens and the ghee starts to separate from the mixture, about . Then, add salt to taste and mix well.
Add Vegetables
Add green peas, shredded cabbage, and potato to the pan. Mix all the vegetables thoroughly with the spices and for .
Add Washed Rice
Add washed rice to the pan. Mix gently to combine the rice with the vegetables and spices. Continue to for .
Add Bay Leaf and Biryani Masala
Add bay leaves and biryani masala. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated and fragrant.
Add Hot Water and Coriander
Pour hot water as needed (approximately 2 cups for 1 cup of rice). Ensure the water level is slightly above the rice and vegetables. Sprinkle finely chopped coriander over the mixture.
Cover and Cook
Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low flame until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed, which typically takes about . If using a pressure cooker, cook for 2 whistles.
Serve Hot
Once cooked, remove the lid, fluff the khichdi gently with a spoon, and serve hot with your favorite accompaniments.
Before You Cook
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No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Bay leaf?
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
- Pinch of dried oregano
Variations
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- You can add other vegetables like carrotsCustomise
Green beans, or cauliflower florets.
- For a richer flavorCustomise
You can add a pinch of saffron soaked in warm milk.
- Replace ghee with cooking oilDietary option
Replace ghee with cooking oil for a vegan option.
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