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Fada Ni Khichdi

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Fada Ni Khichdi

Fada Ni Khichdi is a vegetarian lunch from Gujarat. It is made with cracked wheat, moong dal and ghee. This recipe serves 4 and takes about 45 min. One serving has about 300 kcal, 12 g protein, 40 g carbs and 10 g fat.

Did you know? Gujarat's comforting one-pot meal. Made during festivals or illness. "Fada" refers to cracked wheat. Tempered with cumin and ghee. The consistency is porridge-like. Often served with kadhi. Considered easy to digest. Comfort food for all ages.

Updated 15 June 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

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Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Gujarat
Calories: 300 kcal
Protein: 12 g
Style: Healthy
Serves: 4
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Level: Easy

Ingredients (serves 4)

1 cup cracked wheat
½ cup moong dal
2 tbsp ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 bay leaf
2 green chilli
1 tsp ginger
1 onion
1 tomato
¼ tsp turmeric
1 tsp salt
4 cups water
2 tbsp coriander leaves (optional)

Contains: dairy and gluten.

Main ingredients

cracked wheat

Nutrition per serving

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300kcal / serving

Protein: 12 g 16%
Carbs: 40 g 54%
Fat: 10 g 30%
Fibre: 8 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	4mg
Folate	200mcg
Magnesium	80mg

How to make Fada Ni Khichdi

Dry roast the cracked wheat in a pan for 3 to 4 minutes until it smells nutty, then set aside.
Wash the moong dal well and drain it.
Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds and bay leaf.
Add the chopped ginger and green chillies and sauté for a minute.
Add the chopped onion and tomato and cook until soft.
Add the turmeric, the dal and the cracked wheat, and mix well.
Pour in the water and salt, close the cooker and cook for about 3 whistles.
Let the pressure release naturally, then mash lightly and mix in the coriander leaves before serving.

Serves 4 · prep 15 min · cook 30 min. Taste and adjust salt and spice to your family.

How to make Fada Ni Khichdi: videos

સાંજ માટે ગરમા ગરમ ફાડાની હેલ્ધી વેજીટેબલ ખીચડી | Fada Khichdi recipe | Broken wheat KhichdiSheetal's Kitchen - Gujarati · 4.1 lakh views · 5 min

Fada ni KhichdiSanjeev Kapoor Khazana · 1.3 lakh views

ઘરે સરળ રીતે બનાવો ગુજરાતી ફાડા ખીચડી | Fada khichdi With Geek Robocook- Electronic Pressure CookerNehas Cook Book - Gujarati · 1.3 lakh views

Fada Ni Khichdi, Daliya Khichdi, Broken Wheat Khichdi with Vegetables by Tarla DalalTarla Dalal · 51,347 views

ઘઉંના ફાડાની ખીચડી બનાવવાની રીત | Fada Khichdi Recipe | Fada Khichdi Banavani RitKitchen Kala · 33,690 views

Quick answers

Is Fada Ni Khichdi vegetarian?

Yes. Fada Ni Khichdi is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Fada Ni Khichdi?

About 300 kcal per serving, with 12 g protein, 40 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

Where is Fada Ni Khichdi from?

Fada Ni Khichdi comes from Gujarat.

What is Fada Ni Khichdi made of?

The main ingredients are cracked wheat, moong dal and ghee.

How long does Fada Ni Khichdi take to make?

About 45 min in all: 15 min to prepare and 30 min to cook.

How many people does this Fada Ni Khichdi recipe serve?

The quantities on this page serve 4. For more people, multiply every ingredient by the same amount.

When do you eat Fada Ni Khichdi?

Fada Ni Khichdi is usually eaten as a lunch.

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