Traditional Til Khichdi for Makar SankrantiVeg
Celebrate the auspicious festival of Makar Sankranti with this authentic and nutritious sesame-infused rice dish. This wholesome meal combines the earthy goodness of roasted white sesame seeds with perfectly cooked rice and aromatic spices. Infused with a tempering of pure ghee, garlic, ginger, and green chilies, this dish offers a unique, flavorful experience. Traditionally enjoyed during the winter season, it is as healthy as it is comforting.
Ingredients
1 cup White Sesame Seeds
2 cups Rice
3 Green Chilli
1 piece Ginger
2 tbsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)
4 glass Water
1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
1 pinch Asafoetida
2 Bay Leaf
handful Coriander Leaves (chopped)
7 cloves Garlic
2 piece Dry Red Chilli
Instructions
1
Wash and soak the rice in water. Set aside.
2
Dry roast the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat until they turn pinkish, become plump, and release a nutty aroma. Let them cool.
3
Grind the roasted sesame seeds, garlic, ginger, and green chilies into a smooth, fine paste using a little water.
4
Bring 4 glasses of water to a boil in a large pot or pressure cooker. Add the soaked rice and the prepared sesame paste.
5
Stir well and cook on low-medium flame until the rice is fully soft and the mixture thickens into a porridge-like consistency.
6
For the tempering, heat ghee in a small pan. Add fenugreek seeds and let them turn golden brown.
7
Add asafoetida, dried red chilies, fresh green chilies, and bay leaves. Fry until fragrant.
8
Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh coriander leaves.
9
Pour this aromatic tempering over the cooked rice mixture and serve hot.
