25/09/2025
Khichuri !!! Yumm!! Fancy !!! Or unhealthy!!! Right ?? But actually it is not . While reducing weight or maintaining healthy diet, khichuri can be absolute perfect food ; healthy and delicious one. But here we have to cook it in little healthier way. So let’s add the word “Diet” to make it posh and dependable.
“Diet khichuri” usually means a light, healthy, and easily digestible version of khichuri, often made with minimal oil, less spices, and sometimes without onion/garlic. It’s perfect for weight management, sick days, or a detox-friendly meal.
Here’s a simple recipe for diet khichuri:
Ingredients (2 servings)
• ½ cup moong dal (lightly roasted)
• ½ cup rice (preferably brown rice or atap rice for healthier version)
• 1–2 tsp oil (olive oil or mustard oil, very little)
• 1 small carrot (diced)
• 5–6 beans (chopped)
• ½ cup spinach / any leafy greens (optional)
• 1 green chili (slit, optional)
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp cumin seeds or powder
• Salt – as per taste
• 4 cups water
Method
1. Wash rice and dal together and soak for 15–20 mins.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, then turmeric.
3. Add dal and rice, stir lightly for a minute.
4. Add chopped vegetables, salt, and water.
5. Cover and cook on low-medium flame until rice and dal soften and reach porridge-like consistency.
6. Add spinach at the end (if using).
👉 Serve warm, with a side of boiled egg or grilled fish/chicken if you want extra protein.
📌 Tips for Weight Loss with Diet Khichuri
• Use more vegetables and dal than rice (ratio 2:1 for veggies+dal vs. rice).
• Keep oil less than 1 tsp per serving.
• Avoid ghee or fried items on the side.
• Eat slowly and mindfully — khichuri keeps you full longer.
• Best eaten for lunch or light dinner (avoid eating late at night).
