According to The Times of India, one of the most basic and lasting vegetarian South Asian dishes, Khichdi comes from the Sanskrit word khiccha. This means rice and legume dishes. This version utilizes a common combination of rice and yellow lentils. These are easily cooked in a pan with sautéed onions, green chili, tomatoes, cumin seeds, bay leaves, turmeric and ginger. Stewed in rich, savory porridge, it can be enjoyed alone or with chicken, lamb, shrimp and paneer cheese.
recipe: Easy Khichdi
