Fall Harvest Tomatillo Curry Khichdi
Khichdi (also spelled khichri) is a classic Indian rice and lentil dish — simple, nourishing, and endlessly adaptable.
Use any lentils, add your favorite proteins, and swap in whatever fall veggies you have on hand.
Roast Veggies
- 1 sweet potato, cubed
- 1 carrot, sliced
- ½ delicata squash, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- pinch cinnamon/nutmeg
- Salt & pepper
Roast at 425°F for 20–25 min until tender.
Cook Khichdi
- 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
- ½ cup yellow split lentils/ red lentils, rinsed
- 1 tbsp ghee/oil
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp Garam Goddess Tomatillo Curry Hot Sauce 🔥🌶️
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups broth (or water)
- Heat ghee. Sizzle cumin seeds.
- Add onion; cook till golden. Stir in ginger and sauté for 1 min
- Add turmeric and Tomatillo Curry sauce
- Add rice, lentils, salt, broth
- Bring to a boil, then cover + simmer 25–30 min until soft. (I like the texture less mushy but its a personal preference)
- Fold in roasted veggies
- Finish with chopped fresh cilantro
Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with cool yogurt, extra hot sauce with a drizzle of ghee.