Khichdi is one of those dishes that is made in almost every Indian household, and everyone has their own style of making it. Made from rice and lentils or mung beans, it's soft and comforting, and is often served to people when they are feeling under the weather. Here, Food52 Resident Chetna Makan adds whole spices and chicken for stronger flavors and bite. GET THE RECIPE ►► http://f52.co/39nl1OZCheck out more of Chetna's content on her channel, @Food with Chetna!PREP TIME: 20 minutesCOOK TIME: 35 minutesSERVES: 4INGREDIENTS: For the chicken:2/3 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces2 tablespoons plain whole milk yogurt1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon garam masala1/2 teaspoon turmeric powderFor the khichdi:2 tablespoons sunflower oil1 tablespoon salted butter1 bay leaf1 stick cinnamon4 cardamom pods1 teaspoon cumin seeds1 onion, roughly chopped1-inch piece ginger root, peeled and grated2 garlic cloves, grated2 tomatoes, roughly chopped1 cup basmati rice1 cup moong dal1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder1/2 teaspoon garam masala3 ⅓ cups waterFresh coriander leaves, finely choppedSUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8 CONNECT WITH FOOD52 Web: https://food52.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52 Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletter ABOUT FOOD52 As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.
