Khichdi (also khichri, khichdee, khichadi, khichuri, khichari and many other variants) (Urdu: کھچڑی ), is a South Asian rice dish made from rice and lentils (dal). Urdu ( ur '''{{Nastaliq اردو}}''' trans Urdū, historically spelled Ordu) is a Central Indo-Aryan language Urdu is a standardised Rice is a Cereal foodstuff which forms an important part of the diet of many people worldwide and as such it is a staple food for many The lentil or daal or pulse ( Lens culinaris) is a bushy Annual plant of the legume family grown for its lens-shaped Seeds Dal (also spelled dahl, dhal or daal) ( Devanagari दाल Telugu పప్పు Bangla দ্দাল is a preparation Khichdi is commonly considered to be India's comfort food, and was the inspiration for the Anglo-Indian dish of kedgeree. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country The term comfort food refers to a variety of familiar simple Foods that are usually home-cooked or eaten at informal restaurants Anglo-Indian cuisine is the often distinct Cuisine of the Anglo-Indian community in both Britain and India. Kedgeree (or occasionally kitcherie kitchari or kitchiri is a dish consisting of flaked Fish (usually smoked Haddock) boiled Rice, eggs
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History
Khichdi is identifiable from the writings of Afanasiy Nikitin, a Russian adventurer who travelled to the Indian subcontinent in the 15th century. Afanasy Nikitin ( Афана́сий Ники́тин in Russian) (? - 1472 was a Russian merchant and one of the first Europeans (after Niccolò Khichdi was very popular with the Mughals especially Jahangir . Nuruddin Salim Jahangir (full title Al-Sultan al-'Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram Khushru-i-Giti Panah Abu'l-Fath Nur ud-din Muhammad Jahangir Padshah Ghazi ''( September 20
Regional differences
Khichdi is commonly served with another Indian dish called "kadhi". Other common accompaniments are papads, beguni (deep fried eggplants in a besan batter), ghee (clarified butter), achar (oil based pickle), and yoghurt. Etymology Papadum is a loan word from Tamil pappaṭām Appadam is the word for papad in Telugu. Beguni (বেগুনী is a Bengali snack made of Eggplant ( aubergine or brinjal) slices deep fried in batter The eggplant, aubergine, or brinjal ( Solanum melongena) is a plant of the family Solanaceae (also known as the nightshades Gram flour is a Flour made from ground Chana dal, a lentil similar to chickpeas Ghee ( Hindi घी ghī, Urdu گھی ghī, Punjabi ਘਿਉ/گھیو ghiu, Kashmiri ग्याव/گیاو Indian pickles ( Urdu: اچار)are a variety of spicy Pickled side dishes or condiments popular in the Indian Subcontinent in Southeast Asia and in many Yoghurt, yogurt, yoghourt, youghurt or yogourt (see spelling below is a
Khichdi is a very popular dish in eastern, northern and western India. The dish is widely prepared in many Indian states like Gujarat, Maharashtra and Bengal, where it is called khichhuri. Gujarat (ગુજરાત Gujǎrāt, pronounced) is a state in western India. Maharashtra ( Marathi: mahārāṣṭra, IPA) is a state located on the western coast of India. Etymology and ethnology The exact origin of the word Bangla or Bengal is unknown though it is believed to be derived from the Dravidian-speaking tribe Bang Addition of vegetables such as cauliflower, potato, and green peas is very common. Cauliflower is one of several vegetables in the species Brassica oleracea, in the family Brassicaceae. The potato is a Starchy Tuberous crop Vegetable from the perennial Solanum tuberosum of the Solanaceae A pea (inaccurately called a '''sweet pea''' by food distubutors is most commonly the small spherical Seed or the seed-pod of the Legume Pisum
Khichri is a popular dish in Pakistan. Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and It is especially cooked for children and people with stomach problems as it is easily digestable compared to other Pakistani dishes which usually have meat and are also spicy. In Pakistan, Khichra is another dish with similar name to Khichri but is a variation of Haleem dish. Khichra ( Urdu: کھچڑا) is a variation of the dish Haleem, and is extremely popular in Pakistan and among Muslims in India. Haleem ( Persian: حلیم) is a thick Persian high calorie dish
In Bengali tradition it is customary to cook khichhuri during rainy days. Etymology and ethnology The exact origin of the word Bangla or Bengal is unknown though it is believed to be derived from the Dravidian-speaking tribe Bang It is also traditional in Bengal to cook khichhuri as a lunch at the Saraswati Puja during the month of February - the invocation of the goddess of learning. Saraswati (pronounced as; Sanskrit: sa सरस्वती sarasvatī; Malay: Saraswati Thai: สุรัสวดี is the This article is about Hinduism. Puja or "pooja" may also refer to certain devotional practices performed by Balmikis Buddhists (see It is also customary to cook khichhuri for lunch in other popular pujas such as Durga Puja. Durga Puja (দুর্গা পূজা ‘Worship of Durga’ also referred as Durgotsab (bn দুর্গোৎসব ‘Festival of Durga’ is an annual
While khichhuri is cooked as a rather rich and delectable delicacy in Bengal, it is cooked very differently in North and Western India - a very plain dish that is normally associated with bland taste and diet for people when sick. Khichdi is also the first solid that babies are introduced to. Rice and lentils are simmered till mushy, seasoned with turmeric and salt and fed to infants to introduce them to "adult" food. It is also a favourite campfire food owing to the convenience of being able to cook khichdi in a single simmering pot.
Khichdi when well cooked with little oil is considered as a light and nutritious dish and is especially popular amongst many who follow ayurvedic diet practices or nature cure.
Another form of khichdi, popular mostly in western Maharashtra, is made with prawns.
In popular culture
In India, the term khichdi is also used broadly to imply a mish-mash or a mixture of sorts, similar to hodge-podge in English. For example, a classifieds portal in India goes by the name khichdee. com because it is a "mixture" of advertisements of all types.
Khichdi is also the name of a popular comedy TV serial in India.
See also
- Kushari, the Arab equivalent
- Congee, a type of rice porridge eaten in many Asian countries
- Kedgeree, the Anglo-Indian version
- Khichra
Notes and References
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Kushari often transliterated as kosheri or koshari ( Egyptian Arabic: كشرى translit: kusharī) is a popular traditional Kedgeree (or occasionally kitcherie kitchari or kitchiri is a dish consisting of flaked Fish (usually smoked Haddock) boiled Rice, eggs Khichra ( Urdu: کھچڑا) is a variation of the dish Haleem, and is extremely popular in Pakistan and among Muslims in India.Dapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic