- By Ridam Sharma
- Sun, 11 Jan 2026 04:13 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Khichdi Recipe For Makar Sankranti 2026: As Makar Sankranti 2026 is almost here, households across India are looking forward to enjoying a wholesome meal of Khichdi with friends and family. This rice and lentil porridge symbolises abundance and togetherness for followers during the harvest festival of Makar Sakranti. Khichdi is a comforting, rice and lentil cuisine made with love and warm spices of the season. Khichdi also keeps up the sattvic spirit of the day to nourish body and soul. Here is an easy recipe to make dal khichdi at home to make your Makar Sankranti celebration unforgettable in taste. This recipe is straight out of the kitchen of celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor.
How To Make An Easy And Comforting Khichdi Recipe For Makar Sankranti 2026?
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Rice |
| ½ cup (soaked for 30 minutes) | Split skinless green gram (dhuli moong dal) |
| 1 tablespoon | Chopped garlic |
| 1-2 (finely chopped) | Green chillies |
| 1 teaspoon | Cumin seeds |
| 2 tablespoons | Ghee |
| To taste | Salt |
| 1 teaspoon | Red chilli powder |
| ½ teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
| ½ teaspoon | Asafoetida |
| 1 large (finely chopped) | Onion |
| 1 medium (finely chopped) | Tomato |
| Handful (finely chopped) | Fresh coriander leaves |
Method:
1. Add ghee to a pressure cooker.
2. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida and mix. Then, mix garlic, ginger and green chillies, again mix for 1 minute.
3. Then add the onion to the mix and saute till it turns translucent.
4. Add tomato and salt, mix and saute for another 2 minutes.
5. Add turmeric powder and red chilli powder, and again mix for 1 minute.
6. Now, finally add a cup of rice and split green gram and mix well.
7. Now, add 4 cups of water.
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8. Give everything a good mix.
9. Cover the cooker and cook until 3 to 4 whistles are given out.
10. After the pressure has reduced, open the lid and garnish with coriander leaves and mix well.
11. Your Khichdi for Makar Sakranti is ready, serve with a spoonful of Ghee and a roasted papad and your favourite pickle.
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The above-mentioned easy recipe is not just quick to cook, but also comprises easy ingredients that are almost always available in Indian homes. This dal khichdi recipe is not just rich in flavours and is finger-licking, but also synonymous with Indian traditions of gratitude and togetherness, as it is enjoyed with family and friends during kite-flying festivities. Happy Makar Sankranti 2026!
