Soft, Creamy Masala Khichdi — Easy Stovetop Version!

This Khichdi is the ultimate Indian comfort food — soft, nourishing, gently spiced, and made with simple pantry ingredients. Rice and lentils are cooked together with turmeric, cumin, and ghee to create a one-pot meal that’s perfect for busy days, sick days, or when you just want real comfort food with zero effort. This version works beautifully with basmati or jasmine rice, and it’s naturally vegetarian, budget-friendly, and incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re new to Indian food or just want an easy one-pot dinner, this khichdi recipe is a must-try. 👇 RECIPE BELOW Friends, if you liked the video, you can help the channel: ❤️SHARE this video with your friends on social networks. ❤️RATE the video! This is nice for me and important for the development of the channel! ❤️ WRITE A COMMENT or at least a smiley. It's not difficult for you, but for me it's a great motivation! ❤️ SUBSCRIBE:    / @notanothercurryshowsamebutdiff   Already subscribed? ▶ Turn on Ringtone 🔔 to be notified of new videos! 🙏 SUPPORT FOR THE CHANNEL 🙏 It would certainly go along way in helping me ❤️ Ingredients (Serves 4–5) Rice & Lentils • Cheap white rice: 1 cup UK | 1 cup US | 200 g • Yellow moong dal: 1 cup UK | 1 cup US | 180 g Vegetables • Potato, diced: 150 g (1 medium) • Carrot, diced: 80 g (1 small) • Green peas: 80 g | ½ cup UK | ½ cup US Base Masala • Ghee: 1 tbsp | 15 g • Oil: 1 tsp | 5 ml • Cumin seeds: ½ tsp | 2 g • Bay leaf: 1 leaf • Dried red chilli: 1 piece (optional) • Asafoetida (hing): ⅛ tsp • Onion, chopped: 1 medium | 100 g | ½ cup UK | ½ cup US • Ginger, chopped: 1 tsp | 5 g • Garlic, chopped: 1 tbsp | 12 g • Green chilli, chopped: 1 small • Tomato, chopped: 120 g | ½ cup UK | ½ cup US | 1 medium Spices • Turmeric: ½ tsp | 1.5 g • Kashmiri chilli powder: ½ tsp | 1.5 g • Coriander powder: ½ tsp | 1.5 g • Salt: 1 tsp (6 g) to start — adjust later Water Using 1 cup rice + 1 cup dal needs more water: • 2.5 litres | 2500 ml | 10½ cups UK | 10 cups US (You can reduce water for thicker khichdi; add more for looser.) Finishing • Garam masala: ⅛ tsp • Kasuri methi, crushed: 1 pinch • Fresh coriander: 1 handful, chopped • Extra ghee for serving (recommended) #notanothercurryshow #Khichdi #MasalaKhichdi #IndianComfortFood #BudgetMeals #OnePotMeals #RiceAndLentils #VegetarianRecipes #SimpleCooking #BackyardChef #Indian PRIVACY POLICY and FULL DISCLOSURE: Rik is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program (UK) DISCLAIMER: The product links in this video description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission if you purchase. This helps with my channel and allows me to continue to make videos. Thank you for your support.