Blends / Moong Khichdi Base

Moong Khichdi Base

Rice, moong dal and spices, pre-measured. Add water and ghee or oil, and vegetables if you like. Soft, mild rice and moong with cumin and turmeric.

• Time: About 25 minutes
• Makes: 6 servings (1 sachet per serving)
• Pack: 6 sachets, 75 g each

Ingredients

Rice (55%), split moong dal (40%), salt, cumin, turmeric.

Allergens

No allergens listed. Always check the pack label.

You add

• Water, 300 ml
• Ghee or oil, 1 1/2 tsp

How to make it

1. Rinse one sachet of the mix in a sieve.
2. Heat 1 1/2 tsp ghee or oil, add the rinsed mix and stir for 1 minute.
3. Add 300 ml water. Pressure-cook for 3 whistles, or simmer covered for 20 minutes until soft.
4. Rest for 5 minutes, then taste and adjust.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Ingredients to know

• Cumin
• Turmeric
• Moong dal
• Rice

Kitchen tips for this blend

• Why does my khichdi turn gluey, and how can I improve its texture?
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By the BhumiSutra kitchen team. Updated 28 October 2026. All products and figures on this prototype site are demonstration data.