Chettinad Chicken And Lentil Khichdi Recipe

About this recipe

A protein-rich, flavorful one-pot Chettinad-style chicken and lentil khichdi bursting with spices and authentic Tamil Nadu flavors.

Ingredients

• 20G Curry Leaves
• 250 ml Coconut Milk
• Pcs Chings Masala Chicken Chilli
• 500 g Toor Dal
• - Onion
• 250g Green Chilli
• 500 g Ghee
• 250g Coriander
• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• - Mustard Seeds
• 500 ml Water
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Coriander Powder
• 10G Salt
• - Cumin Seed

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat ghee in the rice cooker. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
2. Step 2: Add curry leaves, green chilies, and sliced onions. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
3. Step 3: Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
4. Step 4: Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
5. Step 5: Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and Chettinad masala powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
6. Step 6: Add the chicken pieces and sauté for 5 minutes, allowing them to absorb the spices.
7. Step 7: Drain the soaked toor dal and rice. Add both to the rice cooker along with coconut milk, water, and salt. Mix well.
8. Step 8: Close the rice cooker lid and cook on the standard rice setting until everything is cooked and the khichdi has a creamy consistency.
9. Step 9: Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.