VegetarianLunchPan-Indian
Khichdi
Khichdi is a vegetarian lunch cooked across India. It is made with rice, mung dal and ghee. One serving has about 200 kcal, 8 g protein, 30 g carbs and 6 g fat.
Did you know? A comforting one-pot meal. The consistency can vary. Use equal parts rice and dal. Often served with yogurt. The simplicity is its strength. A weaning food for babies. The flavors are subtle.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving
- Diet
- Vegetarian
- Course
- Lunch
- Cuisine
- Pan-Indian
- Calories
- 200 kcal
- Protein
- 8 g
- Style
- Healthy
Main ingredients
Quantities depend on the cook; the videos below show the method step by step.
Nutrition per serving
200kcal / serving
- Protein
- 8 g 16%
- Carbs
- 30 g 58%
- Fat
- 6 g 26%
- Fibre
- 4 g
| Iron | 2mg |
|---|---|
| Magnesium | 40mg |
| Potassium | 200mcg |
How to make Khichdi: videos
Quick answers
Is Khichdi vegetarian?
Yes. Khichdi is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.
How many calories are in Khichdi?
About 200 kcal per serving, with 8 g protein, 30 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.
What is Khichdi made of?
The main ingredients are rice, mung dal and ghee.
When do you eat Khichdi?
Khichdi is usually eaten as a lunch.
