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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 12 November 2026 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

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Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Pan-Indian
Calories: 200 kcal
Protein: 8 g
Style: Healthy

Main ingredients

rice
mung dal
ghee

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

Nutrition per serving

K

200kcal / serving

Protein: 8 g 16%
Carbs: 30 g 58%
Fat: 6 g 26%
Fibre: 4 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	2mg
Magnesium	40mg
Potassium	200mcg

How to make Khichdi: videos

Healthy Mixed Dal Khichdi Recipe | Comfort Food with Veggies By Chef Sanjeev Kapoor@foodfoodindiaFoodFood · 3.1 lakh views · 5 min

One Pot Dal Khichdi | Simple Homemade Comfort Food | Masaledar Dal Khichdi | Lunch & Dinner RecipeCook with Lubna · 2.1 lakh views

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.

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