Khichuri

Per serving

Calories

350

Protein

12 g

Carbs

52 g

Fat

6 g

Fibre

6 g

Vitamins and minerals, % of a day’s needs

• Iron31%
• Vitamin D0%
• B120%
• Zinc29%
• Magnesium26%
• Omega-36%
• Folate31%
• Calcium6%
• Potassium15%
• Vitamin C13%
• Vitamin A56%
• Riboflavin10%

Worked out from the ingredients. How we work out our numbers

Ingredients

• 150 g Rice
• 100 g Yellow lentils
• 100 g Carrots
• 80 g Peas
• 1 small Onion
• 10 g Ginger
• 0.5 tsp Cumin seeds
• 0.3 tsp Turmeric powder

Method

1. 1

   Rinse rice and lentils separately under cold water. Dice carrots into 0.5cm pieces. Mince onion and ginger.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let sizzle for 30 seconds. Add onion and ginger, cook for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add rice and yellow lentils to pot. Stir to coat with oil. Add turmeric powder and stir.

4. 4

   Pour in 800ml water. Add carrots and a pinch of salt. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until rice and lentils break down into soft porridge.

5. 5

   Add peas to pot and stir through. If khichuri is too thick, add warm water to reach desired consistency. Serve hot in bowls.