Khichdi (Simple Rice Khichdi)

Khichdi

A very simple khichdi-style rice dish cooked in water with salt, turmeric, cumin, and oil until soft.

Ingredients

• 1/2 bowl rice
• 1 bowl water (plus more as needed)
• salt
• turmeric
• cumin seeds
• oil

Instructions

1. Boil the water.
2. Add rice, salt, turmeric, and cumin seeds; add oil and mix.
3. Stir while cooking; add more water if needed and continue cooking until rice is cooked.
4. Cover and cook on slow flame for 5–10 minutes.
5. Serve hot; if watery, cook a little longer.

Tips

• If the khichdi is watery, cook a bit more to thicken.