Post-Party Detox Khichdi

Name: Post-Party Detox Khichdi
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 2–3 people
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup rice; 1/2 cup toor dal (pigeon pea lentils); 1 cup mixed vegetables (green peas, tomato, capsicum, bottle gourd, carrot); 1 tablespoon ghee; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 inch Ginger; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; Salt to taste; 4 cups water; Fresh coriander leaves for garnish; Curd (yogurt), for serving

Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

~ Light, comforting and nourishing — the perfect post-party detox meal..

~ After a night of celebration, our body whispers for something light and gentle. This Post-Party Detox Khichdi is my way of starting the year with warmth, comfort, and care.

~ After New Year celebrations, our body needs light, nourishing, and easy-to-digest food. This Post-Party Detox Khichdi is a wholesome one-pot meal made with rice,toor dal (pigeon pea lentils) and vegetables, cooked with minimal ghee and no heavy spices. Perfect for a healthy reset and a comforting start to the year.
#NYY
#PostPartyDetoxKhichdi #HealthyKhichdirecipe
#LightMeal
#DetoxFood
#ComfortFood #NewYearHealthyStart #CookpadChallenge
- Krishna Dholakia

~ Light, comforting and nourishing — the perfect post-party detox meal..

~ After a night of celebration, our body whispers for something light and gentle. This Post-Party Detox Khichdi is my way of starting the year with warmth, comfort, and care.

Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

~ Light, comforting and nourishing — the perfect post-party detox meal..

~ After a night of celebration, our body whispers for something light and gentle. This Post-Party Detox Khichdi is my way of starting the year with warmth, comfort, and care.

~ Light, comforting and nourishing — the perfect post-party detox meal..

~ After a night of celebration, our body whispers for something light and gentle. This Post-Party Detox Khichdi is my way of starting the year with warmth, comfort, and care.

Saved

Ingredients

Prep. :10 +Cook 20=Total ;30 minutes

2–3 people

1/2 cuprice
1/2 cuptoor dal (pigeon pea lentils)
1 cupmixed vegetables (green peas, tomato, capsicum, bottle gourd, carrot)
1 tablespoonghee
1/2 teaspooncumin seeds
1 inchGinger
1/2 teaspoonturmeric powder
Salt to taste
4 cupswater
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Curd (yogurt), for serving

Saved

Steps

Prep. :10 +Cook 20=Total ;30 minutes

1

Wash rice and toor dal well and soak for 10–15 minutes.
2

Heat ghee in a pressure cooker or pot and add cumin seeds.
3

Once they crackle, add the ginjer,chopped vegetables and saute lightly.
4
5
6

Add soaked rice and dal,Add turmeric powder and salt followed by water. Mix well.
7
8

Pressure cook for 3 whistles, or cook covered until soft and well cooked.
9

Let the pressure release naturally. Garnish with fresh coriander.
10

To Serve :-
11

Serve hot with fresh curd for a soothing and balanced meal.
12
13

Suggestions :-
∆ Ideal for post-party meals, sick days, or light dinners.
∆ Can be enjoyed with a spoon of ghee or plain curd.

Tips

∆ Use bottle gourd and carrot for a lighter, detox-friendly version.
∆ Adjust water for thinner or thicker consistency as preferred.
∆ Avoid extra spices to keep it gentle on digestion.

Saved

Cooksnaps

Saved

Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

on January 05, 2026 04:47

Cooking isn’t just something I do — it’s a piece of my heart, served on a plate.From the sizzle of spices in hot oil to the quiet joy of kneading dough with my hands, every dish I make carries a story, a memory, a feeling. Whether it's comfort food on rainy days or something bold that sparks curiosity, cooking is how I express love, creativity, and care.Each ingredient, every flavor, speaks of passion — not just for food, but for the smiles it brings, the moments it creates, and the warmth it spreads.✨ This isn’t just food. It’s a part of me.Come join my journey:https://www.instagram.com/krishna_recipes_?igsh=MXIzdzYwMXJ0Nno3OQ==