Kitchuri, Indian meatless cuisine

Description

If you were an Indian mother looking for a suitable meal for your toddler, kitchuri would likely be your choice. it is soft, easily digested and the young ones love the spiced flavor.

Summary

Yield
Servings
SourceIndian cuisine
Prep time
30 minutes
Cooking time
Total time
30 minutes

Ingredients

1 c
basmati rice
1⁄2 c
red split lentils
1  
onion (medium sized, finely chopped)
2 T
ghee (or vegetable oil)
1 t
pureed garlic
1 t
grated ginger
   
salt (to taste)
1 pn
turmeric

Instructions

  1. Wash rice and lentils. soak for about 10 minutes in water.
  2. Heat ghee in a pan over a low heat. Fry onions, garlic and ginger until golden brown.
  3. Drain the rice and lentil mix and add to the pan. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring frequently. Season with salt and turmeric.
  4. Pour boiling water to cover by half an inch and get it to a simmer.
  5. Cover and simmer over low heat for 9-15 minutes, until rice and lentils are cooked.
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Notes

Not every lentil will do, if you read an Indian recipe, it will probably ask for masoor dal.

Pair kitchuri with kadhi and you have a complete meatless quick meal.

Ingredients, metric  
200 g   basmati rice  
100 g     red split lentils  
1   medium sized onion, finely chopped  
30 ml   ghee or vegetable oil  
1 tsp    pureed garlic  
1 tsp    grated ginger  
  salt  
1 pinch    turmeric  

Serving size: 1/4 of the original recipe

Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
Amount Per Serving      
Calories   336.44  
Calories From Fat (20%)   67.39  
    % Daily Value
Total Fat 7.62g   12%  
Saturated Fat 1.05g   5%  
Cholesterol 0.00mg   0%  
Sodium 584.68mg   24%  
Potassium 227.52mg   7%  
Carbohydrates 57.23g   19%  
Dietary Fiber 4.46g   18%  
Sugar 1.33g      
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g      
Net Carbohydrates 52.77g      
Protein 9.58g   19%