Learn how to make Hyderabadi Khichdi and Khatta at home with chef Smita Deo only on Rajshri Food.
Authentic Hyderabadi Khichdi and lovely side dish Khatta make a perfect combo. It is delicious, yummy and delightful to eat this lovely Hyderabad food. So make the heavenly hyderabadi cuisine at home with chef Smita Deo only on Rajshri Food.
For khichdi: | ||
Ghee | 2 Tablespoon | |
Bay leaves | 2 | |
Cinnamon stick | 1 Inch | |
Cloves | 4 | |
Green cardamoms | 2 | |
Peppercorns | 4 | |
Black cumin seeds | 1 Teaspoon | |
Green chillies | 4 , slitted | |
Onions | 2 Medium , slice | |
Salt | To Taste | |
Turmeric powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Ginger paste | 1 Teaspoon | |
Garlic paste | 1 Teaspoon | |
Yogurt | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) , beaten | |
Long grain rice | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
Masoor dal | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Chopped mint leaves | 1 Tablespoon | |
Chopped coriander leaves | 1 Tablespoon | |
Water | 6 Cup (96 tbs) | |
For khatta: | ||
Tamarind paste | 4 Tablespoon | |
Water | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
Salt | To Taste | |
Chopped mint leaves | 1/2 Tablespoon | |
Chopped coriander leaves | 1 Tablespoon | |
Onion | 1 Medium , finely chopped | |
Ginger paste | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Garlic paste | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Ground sesame seeds | 2 Tablespoon | |
Oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
Curry leaves | 8 | |
Cumin seeds | 1 Teaspoon | |
Green chillies | 2 , finely chopped |
FOR KHICHDI:
MAKING:
1.Heat some oil then add bay leaf, cinnamon, pepper corns, cloves and green cardamom.
2.Add the shah jeera and onions saute them until they turn pink in colour.
3.Add garlic paste and ginger paste, saute them for few seconds.
4.Add turmeric, yogurt once masala starts leaving oil add the rice and mysore dal.
5.Add salt and mix everything and add water, mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chillies.
6.Cover it with a lid and let it cook.
7.Pour some ghee on the top and cover it with a lid and cook for 2 minutes on low flame.
FOR KHATTA:
MAKING:
1.Roast sesame seeds and let them cool off.
2.Grind it into sesame paste.
3.In a pan add onions, tamarind paste, mint leaves, coriander, ginger and garlic paste and powdered sesame seeds, water and salt.
4.Mix it well, cover it and let it cook.
5.Heat some oil add cumin seeds, slit green chillies, curry leaves and add the tampering into the khatta.
SERVING:
6.Hyderabadi Khichdi and Khatta are ready to be served.