Handi Khichdi
by Tarla Dalal
This dish is cooked in a traditional Indian deep iron pan called "handi". It is believed that cooking in iron utensils increases the iron content of food, however rice is also naturally rich in iron, so you can be double sure that this recipe will boost your haemoglobin levels. Marinating the vegetables and rice in spices enhances the flavour of this dish, but ensure that you marinate it for at least 30 minutes for best results.
Handi Khichdi recipe - How to make Handi Khichdi
Soaking time: 15 minutes Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1 cup brown rice
1/2 cup cauliflower florets
1/4 cup green peas
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/2 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1 clove (laung / lavang)
2 cardamoms
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
50 mm (2") piece of cinnamon (dalchini)
salt to taste
For Garnish
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
- Method
- Clean, wash and soak the brown rice in a bowl for 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
- Combine all the ingredients including the brown rice in in a kadhai or a handi, mix well and keep aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Add 3 cups of hot water and mix well.
- Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 30 minutes or till the rice gets cooked, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot garnished with coriander.
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what is handi khichdi made off?
- what is handi khichdi made off? is made from
washing and soaking brown rice
- This is what brown rice looks like.
- Wash the brown rice in water.
- Soak for 15 minutes.
- Drain and keep aside.
making handi khichdi
- In a kadhai put 1/2 cup cauliflower florets.
- Add 1/4 cup green peas.
- Add 1/4 cup chopped onions.
- Add 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania).
- Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
- Add 1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder.
- Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
- Add 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste.
- Add 1/2 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste.
- Add 1 clove (laung / lavang).
- Add 2 cardamoms.
- Add 1 bayleaf (tejpatta).
- Add 50 mm (2") piece of cinnamon (dalchini).
- Add soaked brown rice.
- Add salt to taste.
- Mix well.
- Keep aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
| Energy | 174 cal |
| Protein | 4.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 113.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8.9 mg |
| Folic Acid | 16.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 25.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 68.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 138.1 mg |
| Sodium | 8.5 mg |
| Potassium | 151.2 mg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
Due to vegetables, brown rice and no oil, its a very healthy recipe.The spices gives an authentic taste to it. I liked the recipe!
This is a long grain rice khichdhi tossed in with cauliflower, potatoes and green peas and onions. Very mildly spiced.
is it realy true cooking in iron utensils increase iron content of a recipe? can i use pressure cooker to make this recipe..is it still iron rich?