Khichda

Name: Khichda
Prep time: 180 min
Cook time: 140 min
Total time: 320 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Memon & Gujarati Muslim
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken; 1 cup ghee; 0.333 cup barley; 0.25 cup yellow split peas; 0.25 cup split red lentils; 0.25 cup yellow split lentils; 0.25 cup split mung dal; 1 cup bulgur; 12 cup water; 12 red chilies; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 12 garlic cloves; 1 inch ginger; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp garam masala; Garnish; fried slices onion

A Gujarati dish of chicken, lentils and barley, seasoned with turmeric and ginger and simmered on the stove. Finish with fried onions, ghee and lemon slices.

5 hr 20 min · Serves 8 · Medium

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Time: Prep 180 min · Cook 140 min · 320 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Soak all the daals& wheat for 3 hours, then wash and drain well Grind red chillies, turmeric, garlic& ginger, salt into a paste Heat ghee, and fry the ground spice paste well Add meat, and stir fry for 5 minutes Add wheat and dals, with 12 cups of water Also add chopped mint and coriander and blend well, adding salt to taste.
2
Simmer on a low flame for 2 hours Serve hot garnished with fried onions, ghee and lemon slices.
120 min

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