Looking for a Personalized Diet Plan?

arrowTry the Hint app
Pacchakkari Khichadi
  • Serving Size 1 Medium Cup (200 g)
  • Calories232.5 kcal
  • Carbs38.0 g (151.8 kcal)
  • Protein7.8 g (31.3 kcal)
  • Fats5.5 g (49.4 kcal)

Pacchakkari Khichadi recipe

Pacchakkari Khichadi is a good source of dietary fiber, protein, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, manganese, thiamin, vitamin B5, vitamin C, vitamin E, and an excellent source of selenium, beta carotene, lutein, vitamin D. It helps boost immunity and reduce inflammation.

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Serves: 6 persons

Ingredients
Milled raw rice
200 Grams
Green gram dal
100 Grams
Peas fresh
50 Grams
Tomato ripe local
100 Grams
Coriander leaves
30 Grams
Onion small
100 Grams
Turmeric powder
0.25 Tea Spoon
Rice bran oil
2 Table Spoon
Salt
1 Tea Spoon
Water
600 Milliliter
Ginger garlic paste
0.5 Tea Spoon
Red chilli powder
0.5 Tea Spoon
Instructions
1
Soaking
Firstly, wash the rice and dal with water thoroughly and then soak them for 10 minutes.
2
Peeling and chopping
Peel and chop the onions. Slit the green chilies and keep them aside. Wash tomatoes and coriander, chop them.
3
Pressure cooking
In a cooker heat 2 tsp ghee and add finely chopped onions and saute them till it turns translucent. Add the tomatoes and saute until the tomatoes turn a bit mushy. Add green peas. Add ginger-garlic paste, salt, red chili powder, turmeric, and mix well. Then add soaked rice and dal. Saute for 2 minutes, or until the dal turns aromatic. Now add water, mix well. Cover and pressure cook at low flame for 10-15 minutes.
4
Serving
Transfer it to the serving bowl garnish with coriander and serve with pickle or curd.
Nutrition Label

Pacchakkari Khichadi

  • Serving Size1 Medium Cup (200 g)
  • Calories232.5 kcal
  • Carbs38.0 g
  • Fiber3.9 g
  • Sugar1.6 g
  • Protein7.8 g
  • Fat5.5 g
  • Saturated fat1.1 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat2.0 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat2.0 g
  • Cholesterol0.0 mg
  • Sodium328.8 mg

Glycemic Index

44 Low
Low
Medium
High

Low glycemic impact due to protein and fat and fiber slowing carbohydrate absorption.

How to flatten the spike

  • Eat protein portions first before rice or bread
  • The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes

Compare & Substitute

NutrientPacchakkari KhichadiTamatar khichdiThakkali KichadiTomato Khicchi
Calories232.5 kcal252.4 kcal252.4 kcal252.4 kcal
Carbs38 g41.1 g41.1 g41.1 g
Protein7.8 g8 g8 g8 g
Fat5.5 g6.2 g6.2 g6.2 g
Fiber3.9 g3.4 g3.4 g3.4 g
Sugar1.6 g1.1 g1.1 g1.1 g
Sodium328.8 mg376.6 mg376.6 mg376.6 mg
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg

Looking for a Personalized Diet Plan?

Try the Hint app

promo banner
promo banner