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Makar Sankranti 2026: How to make traditional Moong Dal Khichdi at home

etimes.in | Last updated on - Jan 13, 2026, 18:15 IST
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Importance of Khichdi on Makar Sankranti

The festival of Makar Sankranti, also known as Khichdi in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh is incomplete without the goodness of Dal Khichdi as a dish. Celebrating the comfort of this Indian food, here we have got the simplest Moong Dal Khichdi recipe that one can try at home.

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1/2 cup dhuli moong dal, 3/5 cup rice, 2 tbsp ghee, 2 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tbsp garlic, 2 green chillies, 1 tomato, 1 tsp turmeric powder, salt to taste, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 2 tbsp coriander leaves, 1/2 tsp hing, 2 dried red chillies, and ghee for tempering

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Step 1


Wash rice and dal, keep it aside.

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Heat a pressure cooker, add ghee, cumin, and dried red chillies. Let them splutter.

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Add chopped garlic and saute it well. Also, add chopped tomatoes, cook for 2 minutes.

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Add rice and dal along with spices and mix well. Cook for 2-4 minutes.

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Step 5


Add 2 cups of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally.

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Step 6


Make a tempering of ghee, hing, and red chilli powder.

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Step 7


Top it on the prepared khichdi, mix well, and serve hot.

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