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Punjabi Chana Dal Khichdi
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating: nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
⏱30 minsPrep Time
🔥30 minsCook Time
⏰60 minsTotal Time
👥3Serves
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Chana dal needs a soak, then cooks with rice into a nutty, satisfying khichdi — denser than moong, still gentle with a light temper.
Ingredients
How to Make It
1
Pressure-cook soaked dal and rice with turmeric and salt until soft.
2
Temper ghee with cumin, hing and ginger; mix in.
3
Adjust water; serve with curd and salad.
Nutrition per serving
250kcal
Protein10g
Carbohydrates42g
Fat5g
Fibre6g
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Chana dal fibre plus rice makes a complete comfort bowl. Measured ghee keeps it reset-meal friendly.
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Pro Tips
- →Soak dal well.
- →More water for softer khichdi.
- →Don’t skip hing if tolerated.
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Variations
- 1Add vegetables.
- 2Use millets instead of rice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Soak longer; cook more whistles.
Chana is nuttier and heavier — great for hungrier days.
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