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Dall Khichdi
Khichdi served in bowl.

Khichdi, is a dish from the Indian subcontinent made from rice and lentils (dal), but other variations include bajra and mung dal kichri. In Indian culture, it is considered one of the first solid foods that babies eat. Kichri is a salty porridge. The Anglo-Indian dish Kedgeree is thought to derive from khichri. India has designated it as the "National dish", as it is being globally promoted by the Government of India as "Queen of all Foods".

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  • Khichadi (49683829713)

    Homemade Khichadi

  • Khichdi Prasadam in Donna (Iskcon Bangalore)

    Khichri prasāda served in areca-leaf traditional bowl, Bengaluru

  • Yummy Sabudana Khichdi

    Sabudana khichri is a popular food during fasts.

  • Khichuri, a bangali dish

    Khichuri, Bangladeshi style

  • Korai Khichuri

    Kadhai Khichri

  • Coconut Khichdi

    Coconut khichdi

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