Want To Serve Your Guests Traditional Makar Sankranti Dish? Know How to Make Urad Dal Khichdi Quickly At Home

There is a tradition of preparing and eating Khichdi on the day of Makar Sankranti. Know how to make Urad Dal Khichdi at home easily and quickly.

makar sankranti how to make urad dal khichdi at home
makar sankranti how to make urad dal khichdi at home

Apart from being a nutritious meal, the Urad Dal Khichdi is known for its significance in the festival of Makar Sankranti. This year, this festival will be celebrated on January 15. In light of this, we are here with a quick and easy recipe to prepare the Urad Dal Khichdi at home.

Significance Of Eating Khichdi On Makar Sankranti

Due to the different ingredients involved in the preparation of Khichdi which are related to different planets according to astrology, consuming Khichdi on Makar Sankranti is believed to help you get rid of various planetary defects and attract good health for the rest of the year. Along with this, donating it to the poor brings you auspicious results.

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Easy And Quick Recipe To Make Urad Dal Khichdi

  • Start by rinsing the half cup of Urad dal thoroughly till the water runs clear. Then, you have to soak it in water for one hour approximately.
  • In a separate bowl, soak one cup similarly rinsed rice for at least 15 minutes.
  • As you start cooking, strain the water from rice and dal.
  • Start the process by heating a one-eighth cup of ghee on medium flame in a pressure cooker.
  • Add cumin seeds (Jeera), red chillies, cloves (Laung), cinnamon, black cardamom (badi elaichi), grated ginger, and asafoetida (Hing) as per your taste to the hot ghee. Fry them together for approximately 20 seconds.
  • Then, add one-third cup of chopped onions to it and saute it for about one minute, until golden brown.
  • Add the strained lentils, red chilli powder, and turmeric and saute. Do this precisely for one minute to add a delicious aroma to the dish.
  • Finally, add the strained rice to it, mix them well together and add water, salt, and garam masala according to taste.
  • Close the lid and let it cook for two whistles over low or medium heat. You must make sure to allow the steam to release naturally from the pressure cooker before opening it.
  • Fluff the Khichdi after opening the lid and it is ready to serve.
  • You can garnish it with ghee, Papad, pickle, and green chillies and serve it hot.

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You can also make Urad Dal Khichdi this Makar Sankranti for your loved ones to enjoy with this easy recipe at home!
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  • Total Time :80 min
  • Preparation Time : 60 min
  • Cooking Time : 20 min
  • Servings : 2
  • Cooking Level : Medium
  • Course: Main Course
  • Calories: 600
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Author: Jyoti Sethi

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Urad Dal
  • 1 Cup White Rice
  • 2 Dry Red Chillies
  • 1/8 Cup Ghee
  • 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1/2 Tsp Asafoetida
  • 1 Tbsp Grated Ginger
  • 4 Cloves
  • 1/2 Inch Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 Black Cardamom
  • 1/3 Cup Chopped Onion
  • 1 Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 1/2 Cup Water
  • 2 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Garam Masala

Step

  • Step 1 :

    Rinse rice and Urad dal separately and soak them in different bowls for at least 15 minutes and 1 hour respectively.

  • Step 2 :

    Heat ghee in a pressure cooker over medium heat, add spices to it and fry for 20 seconds.

  • Step 3 :

    Add chopped onions and saute until golden.

  • Step 4 :

    Next, add lentil and tasteful spices to it.

  • Step 5 :

    Add the rice and water, close the lid and cook it for 2 whistles.

  • Step 6 :

    Garnish it with love and some ghee and serve it hot.