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Moong Khichdi

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Moong Khichdi

Moong Khichdi is a vegetarian lunch cooked across India. It is made with moong dal, rice, ghee and turmeric. One serving has about 250 kcal, 12 g protein, 35 g carbs and 8 g fat.

Did you know? The easiest dish to digest. Often given to babies and invalids. Tempered with cumin seeds.

Updated 13 November 2026 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

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Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Pan-Indian
Calories: 250 kcal
Protein: 12 g
Style: Healthy

Main ingredients

moong dal
rice
ghee
turmeric

Quantities depend on the cook; the videos below show the method step by step.

Nutrition per serving

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250kcal / serving

Protein: 12 g 18%
Carbs: 35 g 54%
Fat: 8 g 28%
Fibre: 10 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	4mg
Folate	150mcg
Magnesium	80mg

How to make Moong Khichdi: videos

मूंग दाल खिचड़ी | Moong Dal Khichdi | Dal Khichadi | Healthy Recipe | Khichdi | Suman's KitchenSuman's Kitchen · 3.7 lakh views · 4 min

मूंग दाल और चावल की स्वादिस्ट खिचड़ी बनाने की आसान विधि | Moong dal chawal ki khichdi recipeChetna's Kitchen · 2.7 lakh views

Moong Khecher | Kashmiri Moong Dal Khichdi | Moong Dal Pulao | Khechi Mavas Recipe | Rainas KitchenRaina's Kitchen · 78,745 views

Quick answers

Is Moong Khichdi vegetarian?

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

How many calories are in Moong Khichdi?

About 250 kcal per serving, with 12 g protein, 35 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

What is Moong Khichdi made of?

The main ingredients are moong dal, rice, ghee and turmeric.

When do you eat Moong Khichdi?

Moong Khichdi is usually eaten as a lunch.

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