Moong dal khichdi with ghee and black pepper
Soft, porridge like rice and yellow lentils with ghee and cumin. Gentle comfort food when you need it.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.42 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the dal and rice together in a sieve until the water runs clear.
- 2
Put them in a pan with the water, turmeric and salt. Bring to the boil, then simmer covered on a low heat for 25 minutes, stirring now and then, until soft and thick like porridge.
25 min - 3
Add a splash more water if it is too stiff. It should be loose and spoonable.
- 4
Heat the ghee in a small pan. Add the cumin seeds and ginger for 1 minute until golden and fragrant.
- 5
Pour the ghee over the khichdi, add the pepper and fresh coriander. Serve with lemon wedges.
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