๐ฒ Traditional Khichda Recipe | Muharram Special | Step-by-Step with Photos
๐ฒ Traditional Khichda Recipe | Muharram Special | Step-by-Step with Photos
Authentic Khichda Recipe is a wholesome and flavorful dish, perfect for special occasions. This Muharram Special Khichda is made with a nutritious mix of wheat, barley, lentils, rice, and your choice of mutton or beef. If you’ve ever wondered how to make Khichda at home, this step-by-step guide will make it easy for you. From preparing the ingredients to cooking them to perfection, our step by step Khichda recipe ensures that you get the rich, traditional taste of Traditional Khichda with Mutton/Beef right in your kitchen. Follow along with our photos and video tutorial to master this delicious dish effortlessly.
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๐ Ingredients for Khichda Recipe
Grains
250 g Crushed Wheat
250 g Crushed Barley
Meat
3 kg Beef / Mutton (washed and cleaned)
Lentils & Rice
250 g Bengal Gram (Chana Dal)
250 g Rice
6 tbsp Black Masoor Dal
6 tbsp Moong Dal
6 tbsp Urad Dal
6 tbsp Arhar Dal
6 tbsp Matar Dal
Spices & Herbs
7 tbsp Coriander powder
4 tbsp Red Chili powder
1.5 tbsp Turmeric powder
1 tbsp Kashmiri/Deghi Mirch
Whole spices: 6–7 Dry Red Chilies, 1 Black Cardamom, 5 Green Cardamoms, 8–10 Bay Leaves, 2-inch Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Mace, Cloves
6–7 tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste
7–8 Green Chilies (slit)
Fresh coriander & mint leaves
2 tsp Chaat Masala
2 tsp Black Salt
2 tsp White Salt
Oil & Garnish
4 tbsp Mustard Oil (for cooking)
Fried Onions (Birista)
Lemon slices
Kewra Water (3 caps)
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๐ฅ Step by Step Khichda Recipe
Step 1: Soak the Grains
Soak crushed wheat and barley in water for 4–6 hours (or 2 hours in warm water for instant soaking).
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Step 2: Cook Wheat & Barley
Pressure cook with 4–5 glasses water for 5–6 whistles until soft. Mash well and keep aside.
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Step 3: Prepare Meat – Part 1
Take 1.5 kg meat in a pressure cooker. Add half of roughly chopped onions, half of ground spices, whole spices (bay leaves, red chilies, cinnamon), 3 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, salt, and 2 tbsp oil. Add 1.5 cups water and cook for 20 minutes.
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Step 4: Prepare Meat – Part 2
Cook the remaining 1.5 kg meat with the same process using the other half of spices and onions. Pressure cook for 20 minutes until tender.
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Step 5: Mash the Grains
Take out the cooked wheat & barley mixture and mash well using a wooden masher. Cover and keep aside.
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Step 6: Prepare Fresh Masala
Dry roast fennel seeds, cinnamon, cumin, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, mace, cloves, and star anise. Grind into fine powder. This masala gives Khichda its traditional aroma.
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Step 7: Cook Lentils & Rice
Mix all lentils + rice, wash well, and pressure cook with onions, green chilies, mint leaves, turmeric, and salt. Add 5–6 glasses water and cook for 4–5 whistles.
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Step 8: Prepare Fried Onions (Birista)
Thinly slice 500 g onions and deep fry until golden brown. Store for garnish and tadka.
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Step 9: Combine Lentils with Grains
Mix cooked lentils into the mashed wheat-barley mixture. Stir well and mash again until smooth consistency. Add water if too thick.
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Step 10: Add Meat & Spices
Add cooked meat into the lentil-grain mix. Sprinkle fresh coriander, mint, chaat masala, black salt, and half of the roasted spice powder. Cook on low flame for 5–7 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Step 11: Prepare Tadka (Tempering)
Heat mustard oil, fry onions until golden, add bay leaves and dry red/green chilies. Pour this over khichda and sprinkle remaining roasted spice powder. Add kewra water for aroma.
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Step 12: Garnish & Serve
Top with fried onions, fresh coriander, mint, and lemon slices. Serve hot with green chilies on the side.
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๐ Serving Tips
Always serve hot with lemon juice for freshness.
Add extra fried onions (birista) for crunch.
Perfect for Muharram Niyaz, Eid gatherings, or weekend family meals.
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Your Traditional Khichda is ready!
This dish is a soulful one-pot meal, rich in flavors, and perfect for special occasions.
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