Dal khichdi is a classic Indian comfort food which also happens to be a great meal for anyone trying to lose weight.

The basis of any dal khichdi recipe is traditionally rice and lentils, with very little seasoning. It is given to sick people and children, as it is extremely healthy and easy to digest.

However, dal khichdi does not have to be bland, as our recipe proves! Adding a few spices to the mix turns it into a flavoursome meal. Topping it with a crunchy kachumber salad adds some texture and fresh veggie goodness!

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The khichDI-ET! : Dal khichdi for weight loss
This simple khichdi recipe is perfectly designed to be incorporated into a healthy weight loss meal plan.

Eating khichdi for weight loss is a good idea because it is high in protein and fibre, and relatively low in calories.

The combination of rice and lentils is what makes up the fibrous bulk of this dal khichdi. One serving contains 15g fibre.

Fibre is important for weight loss because it makes you feel full. Food like rice and lentils have high fibre content and relatively few calories. This means that the calories you consume will fill you up for a long time, meaning you are less likely to eat more.

This dal khichdi uses white basmati rice, but if you want to up the fibre even more, try whole gr...