Wow! I can’t believe I’m sitting in a restaurant in #singapore eating this! Khichdi is one of those things my mom would make on a rainy day that was an easy single dish dinner for the whole family. Warm, hearty and groovy in a very Indian way. It’s something that reminds me of my grandmother and countless dinners with my parents and brother.
What is it? Khichdi is basically green lentils and basmati rice with some spices boiled down in a pressure cooker in about 15 minutes. The water and rice do all the work as the rice sheds starches which combine with the lentils into a delicious porridge 🥣
At home we separately make a spicy oil mixture that goes really well as a topping once the dish is made. Here they topped it with fresh cherry tomatoes, broccoli, radish, and coriander!
Overall I gave the dish high marks but on taste I’d recommend they improve the texture. The lentils and rice are boiled down too much so it’s more of a paste than a porridge. Still delicious and worth trying!
Thanks Genius Central for a great meal for our monthly Singapore Vegan biz owners lunch!
malarky Definitely the handheld touch, so #1 is my #1 – those colourful toppings and that beautiful earthen bowl.... love your in-depth review. 2 likesReply
sapphirebelle They’re all great but I like the first one the best! 1 likeReply
jenniferj1s The first, shows the dish really well. But I like to see multiple angles as well because it gives you a feel for the restaurant too.1 likeReply
manjugarg Hi vikas as you remind me yesterday I made in quick 15 min time . Missed you . I miss cooking for you !! Hope to travel soon . I will share my recipe you can make . !! Love 💕 for topping I choose sweet baby green peas or spinach with green onion garlic . Lots of roasted cumin seeds. 2 likesReply
preethiness I like the 1st photo... Agree with you on the taste- could be better... Nothing like mum's kichidi's.. but kichidi is always comforting... #comfortfood1 likeReply
agreene428 All of the photos look great, but my favorite is the one with your hand on the bowl. You are such a talented photographer! 1 likeReply
vikas Thank you! I’m really not but it’s become kind of fun to learn how to take a decent food photo! So much harder than taking photos of people!3 likesReply