Khichri

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Khichri, Khichdi, Khichdi, vegetarian spicy porridge from a mixture of rice and beans, usually Masha, often with vegetables. One of the main dishes of Vedic cuisine. In India, is made from time immemorial. In Egypt, a similar name Kosari, Iran, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan mung Khichdi (Mastichari), and in England, kedgeree. According to supporters of Ayurveda, Khichdi is an excellent digestibility and balance of nutrients. It is believed that this food is easily digested, gives strength and vitality, nourishes all body tissues, helps in cleansing and rejuvenation of the cells. Khichdi is used by yogis during cleansing programs.

Ingredients for Khichri

Step by step instruction of cooking Khichri

Шаг 1

In a skillet or pan with a thick bottom heat 2 tbsp oil and fry cumin until the appearance of a bright flavor.

Шаг 2

Pour mash

Шаг 3

And fill it with boiling water. Boil for 20 minutes on medium heat under the lid

Шаг 4

After 20 minutes, add rice and, if necessary, add more water to cover the rice on your finger.

Шаг 5

Finely chop the onion and garlic

Шаг 6

In another pan heat 2 tbsp oil, fry the onions and garlic, then add spices and cook, stirring occasionally, another 2-3 minutes

Шаг 7

To rice and Mary add the spices from the pan, stir, cover and cook until the rice is tender. Add the spinach. If spinach is frozen, "bury" it in the rice, cover the pan with a lid and wait 5 minutes until it is thawed. Remove from the heat. If the spinach is fresh, add, stir, cover and remove from onya.