Hyderabadi khatti dal Recipe with Chicken | Easy Vegetarian Dish — Simple Lunch You Can Make Today

A jewel from the Nizami kitchens of Hyderabad — slow-cooked and deeply aromatic. A satisfying lunch option that balances taste, nutrition, and ease of preparation.

Whether you're a seasoned home chef or a curious beginner, this Hyderabadi khatti dal recipe is designed to deliver restaurant-quality results in your own kitchen. The step-by-step video above walks you through every technique — from preparation to plating — so you can cook with confidence.

The recipe uses 3 key ingredients including rice, chicken, bamboo shoots. Each serving contains approximately 420 calories, with 28g of protein — making it a guilt-free addition to your diet.

Did you know? A comforting rice porridge where chicken and bamboo shoots simmer until the grains burst open. The dish is flavored with local herbs like anthurium leaves. Sawhchiar means "to cook slowly"—a staple in Mizo households during cold mornings or illness.